Unk
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Unk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 17 babies have been named Unk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Unk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,494 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,494
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Unk is also used as a boy name, ranked #20939.
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Irish Gaelic origin
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Korean/Chinese 成 origin
"to succeed, accomplished"
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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About the Name Unk
Unk is a girl name .
Is Unk a boy or girl name? Unk is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,494 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,939. Unk is more commonly used as a boy name.
Unk is currently ranked #36,494 in popularity for girl 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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