How Common is the First Name Young?
We estimate that there are 1,736 people named Young who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Young is the 3,850th most common for men, and the 7,372nd most common overall.
How Old are People Named Young?
The average person named Young is 44.81 years old.
Is Young a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
Fewer than 5 people named Young were born in the U.S. in 2025.
The popularity of Young peaked in 1880, when it was the 482nd most popular name for baby boys.
Is Young a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Young is a unisex name, but more common for men. 74.0% of people named Young are male, while 26.0% are female.