Young

Pronunciation: [ y-UHNG ]

Boy Name #19,681 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Young is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-UHNG.

Parents who love the name Young often also consider York, Yola, Yolanda .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,681
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Younis #1871 Younes #2169

Nicknames

You Yoy Youie

Also a Girl Name

Young is also used as a girl name, ranked #67997.

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Similar Names

York Yola Yolanda Yolande Yoshiko Yoshino Yolan Yoshio

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Frequently Asked Questions About Young

Is Young a boy or girl name?

Young is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19681. As a girl name, it is ranked #67997. Young is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Young?

Young is pronounced y-UHNG.

How popular is the name Young?

Young is currently ranked #19681 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Young?

Common nicknames for Young include You, Yoy, and Youie.

Is Young a common or rare name?

Young is an uncommon name, ranked #19681 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Youie. 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.