Unique

Unique - A very unique male name

Unique appeared on the charts for the first time in 1978 on position #2315. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Unique and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Unique? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Unique. The baby boy name Unique was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3758 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Unique peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 1775.

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Unique is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Unique is currently topping the baby name charts in North Carolina at position #1,263 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,263.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Unique is where you live.

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Unique origin and meaning

English word name

From the English word unique, 'one of a kind,' from Latin unicus

Unique is a word name used for both sexes in the United States since the 1970s; this boy profile peaked in 1992. As a virtue-like word choice it states its meaning openly — being the only one of its kind.

Attested etymology

Unique is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Unique, pop culture references for the name Unique and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Unique

We've found the following names that sound similar to Unique, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Unique

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Unique a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Unique?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

yoo-NEEK · /juˈnik/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Word name

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Unique to say plainly that their child is one of a kind.

Worth knowing

• The word's everyday meaning invites comment; some hear it as a statement rather than a name.