Unk
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Unk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 37 babies have been named Unk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Unk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,939 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,939
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Unk is also used as a girl name, ranked #36494.
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About the Name Unk
Unk is a boy name .
Is Unk a boy or girl name? Unk is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,939 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,494. Unk is more commonly used as a boy name.
Unk is currently ranked #20,939 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Unk include Unknown . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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