Young

Pronunciation: [ y-UHNG ]

Girl Name #67,997 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Young is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced y-UHNG.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #67,997
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

You Yoy Youie

Also a Boy Name

Young is also used as a boy name, ranked #19681.

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Similar Names

Young York Yola Yolanda Yolande Yoshiko Yoshino Yolan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Young

Is Young a boy or girl name?

Young is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #67997. As a boy name, it is ranked #19681. 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 #67997 in popularity for girl 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 #67997 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Young

Young is a girl name .

Is Young a boy or girl name? Young is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,997 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,681. Young is more commonly used as a boy name.

Young is currently ranked #67,997 in popularity for girl 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.