Unique
Every Unique since 1972 — 8,569 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Unique
Unique is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,456 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 8,569 American babies have been named Unique — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2009, when 310 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Unique stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Unique year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2,456 | 46 | #2,792 |
| 2024 | 88 | #2,176 | 51 | #2,634 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1,920 | 33 | #3,558 |
| 2022 | 101 | #1,960 | 24 | #4,428 |
| 2021 | 126 | #1,665 | 14 | #6,315 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1,697 | 11 | #7,463 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,799 | 14 | #6,384 |
| 2018 | 113 | #1,812 | 10 | #8,110 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1,696 | 11 | #7,502 |
| 2016 | 119 | #1,755 | 10 | #8,104 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1,564 | 11 | #7,460 |
| 2014 | 151 | #1,484 | 16 | #5,708 |
| 2013 | 147 | #1,508 | 17 | #5,383 |
| 2012 | 213 | #1,156 | 10 | #8,098 |
| 2011 | 221 | #1,119 | 15 | #5,924 |
| 2010 | 230 | #1,091 | 17 | #5,460 |
| 2009 | 292 | #922 | 18 | #5,307 |
| 2008 | 233 | #1,112 | 21 | #4,699 |
| 2007 | 226 | #1,140 | 24 | #4,237 |
| 2006 | 239 | #1,067 | 30 | #3,521 |
| 2005 | 268 | #930 | 21 | #4,319 |
| 2004 | 234 | #1,013 | 32 | #3,154 |
| 2003 | 221 | #1,037 | 32 | #3,040 |
| 2002 | 243 | #921 | 38 | #2,602 |
| 2001 | 272 | #842 | 37 | #2,615 |
| 2000 | 248 | #890 | 37 | #2,574 |
| 1995 | 215 | #885 | 23 | #3,098 |
| 1990 | 123 | #1,324 | 8 | #6,376 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,602 | — | — |
| 1980 | 51 | #2,067 | 7 | #5,499 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,590 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Unique in 2025?
Unique ranked #2,456 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Unique?
8,569 babies have been named Unique in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Unique most popular?
Unique peaked in 2009, when 310 newborns received the name.
Is Unique a boy or girl name?
Unique is used for both: about 89% of babies named Unique have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Unique rising or falling?
Unique is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.