Young

Young is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 babies in 2003.

Young at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Young

Young belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Young first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 2,764 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Young in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Total since 1880
2,764

Young in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Young in 2003
3
Total since 1996
15

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Young mean?

The meaning of Young is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Young a boy or girl name?

Young is a unisex name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2003.

What origin is the name Young?

Young comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Young?

Young is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 2,764 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].