English
girl nameEnglish entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #3555 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#3555
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #7019 |
| 1970s | #7499 |
| 1980s | #5501 |
| 1990s | #9579 |
| 2000s | #15784 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named English are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical English alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name English in 2025?
- English is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name English most popular?
- English peaked in 1983, reaching #3555 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name English with classmates?
- English will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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