Young Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationYung / jʌŋEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: youthful; Scottish: young man
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Young has roots in both English and Scottish cultures, often used as a surname before becoming a given name. It signifies youthfulness and vitality, reflecting a positive attribute. In some contexts, it has been used to denote the younger of two people with the same name, particularly in familial settings.
Trend Summary
The name Young has seen limited popularity as a first name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Young was first seen in the United States in 1880. Young has ranked as high as #1185 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Kansas, New York, Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Young has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Young (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 14 |
| 1881 | 9 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 10 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 32 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 23 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 20 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1973 | 21 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 30 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 38 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 42 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |