Total births
49
Unisex name · since 1995
Unkown
Unkown has 49 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1998 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 49
- total births
- 1995–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Unkown sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 49 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Unkown recorded 49 times among boys since 1995, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 1999.
- 49 total births
- 1995–1999 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
49 boys have been named Unkown since 1995, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1999.
- 49
- total births
- 1995–1999
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Unkown was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
14 babies were named Unkown in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Unkown's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Unkown splits its recorded history at 1997: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1999 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Unkown at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1995
Unkown popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–1999
- Peak year (1998)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Unkown popularity over time - girls
42 total births recorded since 1995 (Unkown as girls' name)
Unkown by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Unkown's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Unkown births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
49 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 49 births (100% of all-time use).
Unkown by state
Where Unkown concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 49 | 100.0% |
Iowa share of Unkown's total US births 100.0%
49 of 49 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Unkown? ▼
Since 1995, Social Security records show 49 babies named Unkown. The most recent recorded year was 1999. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 14 births.
When was Unkown most popular? ▼
Unkown was most popular in the 1990s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Unkown most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Unkown are Iowa (49 births).
Is Unkown a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Unkown is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 49 births, and as a girl's name it has 42 births.
How long has the name Unkown been used? ▼
Unkown has been recorded in Social Security data since 1995, spanning 5 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Unkown? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Unknown, Unk. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Unkown's data
- Iowa records the most Unkowns (49 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Unkown: Baby Name Since 1995 - 49 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/unkown. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Unkown draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.