Younique
Distinctive and unconventional, representing individuality and self-expression.
Name Census estimates that about 80 living Americans carry the first name Younique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Younique today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Younique births was 2006 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Younique. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Younique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
80
~ 1 in 4,284,429 Americans
Peak year
2006
11 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2016 SSA rank
#16,159
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Younique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Younique from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 64 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
Younique 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 Younique during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Younique
The name Younique has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the time of the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian empires. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "youniqua," which means "one of a kind" or "unique."
The earliest recorded use of the name Younique dates back to the 4th century BCE, when it was mentioned in a cuneiform inscription found in the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon. The inscription referred to a woman named Younique, who was a priestess in the temple of the goddess Ishtar.
In ancient times, the name Younique was often associated with individuality, creativity, and a sense of being special or unique. It was believed that those who bore this name were destined for greatness and would leave their mark on the world.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Younique was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Her name was Younique of Samos, and she was renowned for her innovative ideas and her ability to challenge conventional wisdom.
Another notable figure was Younique the Scribe, who lived in the 2nd century CE and was a renowned calligrapher and scholar in the court of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Her exquisite handwriting and her mastery of multiple languages made her highly sought after by wealthy patrons.
In the Middle Ages, the name Younique was popular among the nobility and the upper classes. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Younique de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century and was known for her courage and leadership during the Albigensian Crusade.
During the Renaissance period, the name Younique was associated with the arts and creativity. One of the most famous artists of the time was Younique Tintoretto, an Italian painter who was renowned for her innovative use of color and her mastery of the chiaroscuro technique.
In the 18th century, a woman named Younique Descartes made her mark in the field of mathematics and philosophy. She was a contemporary of the famous philosopher René Descartes and was known for her groundbreaking work in the field of analytical geometry.
People
Younique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Younique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Younique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Younique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 80 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Younique 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 4,284,429 US residents.
Is Younique a common name?
We classify Younique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Younique most popular?
The single biggest year for Younique was 2006, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Younique is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Younique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Younique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Younique 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.
Is Younique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Younique in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Younique can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Younique?
You can see how many people have the name Younique on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.