Yung
boy nameYung entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #5785 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#5785
peak (1985)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6056 |
| 1980s | #5785 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Yung are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Yung alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yung in 2025?
- Yung is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yung most popular?
- Yung peaked in 1985, reaching #5785 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yung with classmates?
- Yung will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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