Unknown
boy name#2718 in 2025Unknown entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #308 in 1954, ranks #2718 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2718
rank today
#308
peak (1954)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #815 |
| 1890s | #718 |
| 1900s | #863 |
| 1910s | #1243 |
| 1920s | #2322 |
| 1930s | #3050 |
| 1940s | #1375 |
| 1950s | #372 |
| 1960s | #1044 |
| 1970s | #2467 |
| 1980s | #3407 |
| 1990s | #1755 |
| 2000s | #3140 |
| 2010s | #1898 |
| 2020s | #2249 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Unknown has been most popular in OR, NC, TN.
Living bearers
About 7,400 people named Unknown are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Unknown alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Unknown in 2025?
- Unknown ranks #2718 among US boy names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Unknown most popular?
- Unknown peaked in 1954, reaching #308 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Unknown with classmates?
- Unknown will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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