Unique

Unique is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 136 babies in the United States.

Unique at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Unique

Unique belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Unique first appears in Social Security records in 1972 and has been given to 8,446 babies since 1880, including 136 in 2024.

Unique in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Babies named Unique in 2024
136
Total since 1880
8,446

Unique in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Babies named Unique in 2024
3
Total since 1996
79

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Unique mean?

The meaning of Unique is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Unique a boy or girl name?

Unique is a unisex name. In 2024, 136 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Unique?

Unique comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Unique?

Unique is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1972 and has been given to 8,446 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].