Special
girl nameSpecial entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #4453 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
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rank today
#4453
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7122 |
| 1990s | #5748 |
| 2000s | #11660 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
| 2020s | #13453 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Special are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Special alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Special in 2025?
- Special is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Special most popular?
- Special peaked in 1996, reaching #4453 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Special with classmates?
- Special will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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