Young
Pronunciation: [ y-UHNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Young first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,318 babies have been named Young in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Young is past its peak , currently ranked #19,681 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,681
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Young
Young is a boy name .
Is Young a boy or girl name? Young is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,681 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,997. Young is more commonly used as a boy name.
Young is currently ranked #19,681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Young include You, Yoy, Yoie, and Youkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Young include Younis, Younes . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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