Particular, individual, or unique
Derived directly from the English word, which traces back to the Latin 'specialis', meaning individual or belonging to a particular kind. As a name, it is used to denote that the child is uniquely cherished or exceptional. It follows the tradition of English virtue names but with a more modern, literal approach.
Less common today
Special isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,542 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series 'The Venture Bros.' · The Venture Bros.
