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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Young
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- YUHNG
Young is an English name, pronounced YUHNG, and it means exactly what it sounds like: young. It's short, one syllable, and easy for anyone to say and spell on the first try.
Meaning & Origin of Young
Meaning: Young.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Young
YUHNGIPA /jʌŋ/
Popularity of Young
Young has been rare for a long time. It peaked at #504 in 1880 with 14 babies, and by 2022 it had slipped to #12279 with just 6 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Young mean?
Young. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Young?
Young is pronounced YUHNG (IPA: /jʌŋ/).
Is Young a popular name right now?
Young peaked at #504 in 1880 and is ranked #12279 as of 2022. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2022.)
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