Young
Every Young since 1880 — 2,764 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Young
Young is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 2,764 American babies have been named Young — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Young stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Young year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,286 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,681 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,693 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,203 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #14,142 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #7,052 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,760 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,633 |
| 2012 | — | — | 10 | #8,131 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #12,178 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,843 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #9,001 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,573 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #7,086 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,960 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,705 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,715 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,520 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,760 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,503 | 31 | #2,498 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,460 | 31 | #2,306 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,074 | 29 | #2,018 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,908 | 21 | #2,442 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,850 | 30 | #1,703 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,619 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,284 | 12 | #2,473 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,690 | 14 | #2,314 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,202 | 17 | #1,978 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,311 | 18 | #1,814 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,336 |
| 1940 | — | — | 13 | #2,080 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,887 | 17 | #1,755 |
| 1930 | — | — | 23 | #1,558 |
| 1925 | — | — | 18 | #1,933 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,756 | 21 | #1,746 |
| 1915 | — | — | 16 | #1,877 |
| 1910 | — | — | 7 | #1,418 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 8 | #1,048 |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #871 |
| 1890 | — | — | 7 | #882 |
| 1885 | — | — | 10 | #640 |
| 1880 | — | — | 14 | #504 |
Famous people named Young
- Young Buck Singer · b. 1981
- Young Maylay Singer · b. 1979
- Young Thug Singer · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Young in 2025?
Young did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Young?
2,764 babies have been named Young in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Young most popular?
Young peaked in 1991, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Young a boy or girl name?
Young is used for both: about 19% of babies named Young have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Young rising or falling?
Young is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Young?
Well-known people named Young include Young Buck (singer), Young Maylay (singer), Young Thug (singer).