Declining since 1997, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Eunique since 1978
Babies named Eunique per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eunique's real moment was 1997.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 184 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Eunique is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1978. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, when it was given to more newborns than any other year. Since then, the name has been on a downward trend; in 2025, it ranked 14,942, with approximately 1 in every 321,453 girls receiving the name. Eunique is a respelling of the word "unique," following a pattern of creating distinctive names by altering common words. Though not among the most popular names, Eunique has maintained a consistent presence, reflecting the appeal of names that convey individuality. The name is used almost exclusively for girls, and its usage has been most notable in the 1990s.
Eunique is a modern coinage derived from the English word "unique," itself from Latin "unicus" meaning "only, single." The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of creating distinctive names by respelling common words or modifying traditional names. Its first recorded use in Social Security data is 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Euni, Nique, Nikki
Variants: Yunique, Euniquea
Sibling names for Eunique
Names that share Eunique's style, for a brother or sister.
