Young
girl nameYoung entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2671 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2671
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4514 |
| 1930s | #4074 |
| 1940s | #4277 |
| 1950s | #4113 |
| 1960s | #5242 |
| 1970s | #5969 |
| 1980s | #5809 |
| 1990s | #9188 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Young are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Young alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Young in 2025?
- Young is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Young most popular?
- Young peaked in 1952, reaching #2671 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Young with classmates?
- Young will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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