Unice is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word "unicus," which means unique or one of its kind. The name has been used historically as an adjective to describe something exceptional or singular in nature.
The use of Unice as a personal name is relatively rare compared to other names with similar meanings such as Unique or Unica. However, there are some notable figures throughout history who bear this name. For example, Saint Unice was a martyr and bishop from the early Christian era whose feast day is celebrated on October 31st.
In literature, the name Unice appears in various works including "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan where it is used as one of the characters' names. This further contributes to its association with rarity and uniqueness throughout history.
Today, parents may choose the name Unice for their child to emphasize their individuality or uniqueness. While not as common as some other names, those who bear this moniker are certainly distinctive and unique just like the meaning behind it suggests.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Unice has been given to babies a total of 300 times in the United States over the years 1912 to 1974. The number of births per year varied significantly during this period, with some years seeing more than ten births and others seeing fewer than five.
The highest number of births occurred in 1923, with 13 babies named Unice that year. This was followed by a peak of ten births in both 1912 and 1921. The lowest numbers of births were recorded in several years, including 1930, 1951, 1952, and 1960, with just five births each year.
Overall, the name Unice was most popular during the early to mid-1920s, with a total of 47 births recorded between 1912 and 1928. After this period, the number of births gradually decreased until reaching an average of around five per year from the late 1950s onwards.
While it's difficult to draw definitive conclusions about trends in naming preferences based on these statistics alone, they do provide a snapshot of how frequently the name Unice was chosen for newborn babies over several decades.