Yunique
Of uncommon or unique nature, or exceptional.
Name Census estimates that about 106 living Americans carry the first name Yunique. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yunique today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yunique births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yunique. 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
106
~ 1 in 3,233,531 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,577
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Yunique: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yunique from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 65 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
Yunique 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 Yunique 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 Yunique
The name Yunique is a relatively modern invention, originating in the late 20th century. It is an English language name, formed by combining the prefix "yu-" or "you-" with the word "unique." This combination was likely intended to create a name that conveyed a sense of individuality and uniqueness.
The roots of the name can be traced back to the Middle English word "unique," which itself is derived from the Old French "unique," and ultimately from the Latin "unicus," meaning "one" or "single." The prefix "yu-" or "you-" is a modern addition, possibly influenced by similar-sounding prefixes found in names from various cultures, such as the Greek "Eu-" or the Japanese "Yu-."
While the name Yunique does not have a long historical tradition, it has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek out distinctive and unconventional names for their children. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in birth records from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Yunique was Yunique Hollingsworth, an American singer and songwriter born in 1985. She gained recognition for her work in the R&B and neo-soul genres.
Another early bearer of the name was Yunique Galloway, an American basketball player born in 1988. She played professionally in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
In the realm of literature, Yunique Laing is a contemporary author and poet who has published several works, including the poetry collection "Unfiltered" (2018).
Yunique Caldwell is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, known for her clothing line catering to plus-size women.
Yunique Hines is an American artist and illustrator, recognized for her vibrant and whimsical depictions of diverse cultures and communities.
While the name Yunique is still relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names, its popularity has grown steadily in recent years, reflecting the desire for unique and distinctive names in modern society.
People
Yunique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yunique 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
Yunique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yunique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 106 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yunique 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 3,233,531 US residents.
Is Yunique a common name?
We classify Yunique as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 107 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yunique most popular?
The single biggest year for Yunique was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yunique 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 Yunique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yunique a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yunique 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 Yunique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yunique 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 Yunique 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 are named Yunique?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.