Eunique
A unique or singular feminine name with probable origins in Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 616 living Americans carry the first name Eunique. It is a predominantly female name (98.4% of registrations). The average person named Eunique today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eunique births was 2000 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eunique. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
616
~ 1 in 556,419 Americans
Peak year
2000
30 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,106
Tracked since 1978
Gender
Gender distribution for Eunique
Eunique leans heavily female at 98.4% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Eunique as a male name
- Ranked #11,106 in 2001
- 5 male births in 2001
- Peak: 2000 (5 births)
Eunique as a female name
- Ranked #14,111 in 2022
- 6 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2005 (26 births)
Popularity
Eunique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eunique from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eunique by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eunique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Euniques live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eunique
The name Eunique is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins from ancient languages or cultural traditions. It appears to be a creative amalgamation of the prefix "eu-" meaning "good" or "well" in Greek, and the word "unique" derived from the Latin "unicus," meaning "one" or "single."
Despite its recent coinage, the name Eunique has gained some popularity in certain regions, particularly in parts of the United States and the Caribbean. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Eunique Jones, an American singer and songwriter born in 1988 in South Carolina. She gained recognition for her appearances on reality television shows such as "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" and "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood."
Another notable bearer of the name was Eunique Lachelle Fowler, an American entrepreneur and fashion designer born in 1984 in Georgia. She founded the clothing line "Eunique Fashion" and gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts in supporting underprivileged communities.
In the world of sports, Eunique Darby, an American sprinter born in 1992, competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, representing the United States in the 4x100-meter relay.
Beyond the United States, the name has also found some use in the Caribbean region. Eunique Johnson, a Jamaican track and field athlete born in 1994, specialized in the 400-meter hurdles and represented her country at various international competitions.
Additionally, Eunique Gonzalez, a Puerto Rican actress and model born in 1986, has appeared in several Spanish-language television series and films, showcasing her talents in the entertainment industry.
While the name Eunique is a modern creation without a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among individuals seeking a unique and distinctive moniker that blends elements of positivity and individuality.
People
Eunique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eunique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eunique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eunique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 616 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eunique going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 556,419 US residents.
Is Eunique a common name?
We classify Eunique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 633 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eunique most popular?
The single biggest year for Eunique was 2000, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eunique is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eunique a female name?
Yes, 98.4% of people registered as Eunique in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.