NAME PROFILE
Young
Young is an English name that means 'youthful' or 'young in age.' It conveys a sense of vitality, freshness, and the spirit of new beginnings.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,764 |
| Gender | Male (13% / 87%) |
| Peak year | 1994 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1999 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KS — 45%CA — 32%NY — 11%GA — 7%AL — 5%
Notable People
Young Thug (Rapper, *So Much Fun*) · Young Jeezy (Rapper, *Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101*) · Young M.A (Rapper, *Ooouuu*) · Young K (Musician, member of DAY6) · Young Frankenstein (Character in the film of the same name)
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