English
boy nameEnglish entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #974 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#974
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #974 |
| 1910s | #3080 |
| 1920s | #3696 |
| 1930s | #3359 |
| 1940s | #3394 |
| 1950s | #3610 |
| 1990s | #8435 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named English are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical English alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 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 boy names.
- When was the name English most popular?
- English peaked in 1889, reaching #974 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name English with classmates?
- English will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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