Unique and Rare Names By Year
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Most Common First Names
| # | Name | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David | 0.8590% |
| 2 | Michael | 0.8211% |
| 3 | Robert | 0.8080% |
| 4 | John | 0.7631% |
| 5 | James | 0.5985% |
| 6 | Daniel | 0.5884% |
| 7 | William | 0.5455% |
| 8 | Richard | 0.4792% |
| 9 | Maria | 0.4011% |
| 10 | Paul | 0.3922% |
| 11 | Mary | 0.3829% |
| 12 | Jennifer | 0.3802% |
| 13 | Linda | 0.3627% |
| 14 | Matthew | 0.3578% |
| 15 | Christopher | 0.3505% |
| 16 | Andrew | 0.3484% |
| 17 | Kevin | 0.3457% |
| 18 | Sarah | 0.3430% |
| 19 | Nicole | 0.3311% |
| 20 | Thomas | 0.3278% |
| 21 | Ryan | 0.3224% |
| 22 | Mark | 0.3143% |
| 23 | Eric | 0.3139% |
| 24 | Peter | 0.3130% |
| 25 | Patricia | 0.3092% |
Rarest First Names
| # | Name | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serhiy | 0.0009% |
| 2 | Sarmad | 0.0009% |
| 3 | Sasan | 0.0009% |
| 4 | Florencio | 0.0009% |
| 5 | Kiyan | 0.0009% |
| 6 | Adi | 0.0009% |
| 7 | Spence | 0.0009% |
| 8 | Jerrold | 0.0009% |
| 9 | Talwinder | 0.0009% |
| 10 | Ayad | 0.0009% |
| 11 | Lucus | 0.0009% |
| 12 | Bodie | 0.0009% |
| 13 | Thom | 0.0009% |
| 14 | Te | 0.0009% |
| 15 | Tze | 0.0009% |
| 16 | Jamshid | 0.0009% |
| 17 | Talitha | 0.0009% |
| 18 | Aven | 0.0009% |
| 19 | Paislee | 0.0009% |
| 20 | Victorine | 0.0009% |
| 21 | Nicolai | 0.0009% |
| 22 | Dmid | 0.0009% |
| 23 | Afifa | 0.0009% |
| 24 | Munish | 0.0009% |
| 25 | Riaan | 0.0009% |
Unique & Rare Names by Year: Time-Travel Through Twinkle
Step into Una’s observatory and watch names rise and set across the decades. This page shows unique and rare names by year for your selected country, perfect for spotting hidden gems, revivals ready for a comeback, and sparkling newcomers. If your guiding question is “how rare is my name?” the year filter turns curiosity into clarity.
Why Browse by Year?
- Catch revivals: Some names nap for a generation and wake up radiant, great for vintage charm with fresh appeal.
- Find sleepers: Names with tiny shares that stay tiny year after year, reliably rare for families who love uniqueness.
- Read the room: Compare countries and see how culture, media, and migration shape today’s naming winds.
Each list uses share (%) to rank names, so you can tell at a glance whether you’re exploring the quiet edge of the map or wandering through familiar constellations. Choose a year, scan the rarest end for hidden fireflies, and note any names that keep glimmering across several years. They’re rare with staying power.
How to Use This Page
- Select year & country: Start with your current year for a contemporary snapshot, then hop back 5–10 years to track drift.
- Filter by letter (optional): Trim the horizon to initials you love, handy for sibling sets and monogram magic.
- Save contenders: Jot a short list and test each name with your surname and a possible middle.
Choosing Your Kind of Rare
“Rare” is a spectrum. Ultra-rare names are unforgettable but may invite extra spelling help; uncommon names balance novelty with ease. There’s no right answer, just the glow that fits your story. Keep the compass phrase “how rare is my name” at the ready as you compare years; the right level of rarity feels exciting, not stressful.
Frequently Sparkled Questions
Why do some names disappear in certain years?
They may fall below reporting thresholds or simply not be used that year. Try nearby spellings or another year.
Can I compare girls and boys separately?
If the data sky supports it, use the gender filter; otherwise, combined lists give a broad popularity picture.
How does this relate to the Top 100?
The Top 100 shows the brightest stars. This page zooms into the quieter constellations, unique and rare, so you can find names that truly stand apart.
Una’s wink: a rare name is like a secret path through the forest... unexpected, memorable, and all yours. Wander year by year until one feels like home.