Unknown Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationUN-known / /ʌnˈnoʊn/Unknown
Meaning
Not known; mysterious
Historical & Cultural Background
The name 'Unknown' does not have a specific cultural or historical background as it is not traditionally used as a given name. It may symbolize mystery or anonymity in various contexts. In literature and art, the concept of the 'unknown' often evokes themes of exploration and the unseen.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Unknown was first seen in the United States in 1880. Unknown has ranked as high as #629 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Unknown has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Unknown (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OR | 16 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 15 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 16 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 19 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 17 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 30 |
| 1944 | 27 |
| 1945 | 42 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1947 | 99 |
| 1948 | 163 |
| 1949 | 278 |
| 1950 | 404 |
| 1951 | 439 |
| 1952 | 488 |
| 1953 | 525 |
| 1954 | 549 |
| 1955 | 497 |
| 1956 | 457 |
| 1957 | 391 |
| 1958 | 268 |
| 1959 | 188 |
| 1960 | 194 |
| 1961 | 168 |
| 1962 | 105 |
| 1963 | 71 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 41 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 33 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 94 |
| 1989 | 262 |
| 1990 | 192 |
| 1991 | 299 |
| 1992 | 155 |
| 1993 | 121 |
| 1994 | 163 |
| 1995 | 248 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 113 |
| 2010 | 89 |
| 2011 | 87 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 85 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 84 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 38 |