Name meaning & stats
Young
Young. 1,960 US babies since 1940, peak 1991. Notable Youngs are 1.3× over-represented as basketball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1991
1,960 US babies were named Young between 1940 and 2025.
Where Youngs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 2 people |
| Basketball player | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are basketball players, Youngs show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1991)