Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname. A British distinguishing surname transferred from the nickname for the younger of two people having the same given name. A surname from Chinese. A Chinese surname from Cantonese. A Chinese surname from Hokkien. A Chinese surname from Mandarin."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Young may refer to:Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents Youth, the time of life when one's age is low, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood
Young may refer to:Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents Youth, the time of life when one's age is low, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Young" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname. A British distinguishing surname transferred from the nickname for the younger of two people having the same given name. A surname from Chinese. A Chinese surname from Cantonese. A Chinese surname from Hokkien. A Chinese surname from Mandarin.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~2,764 people named Young in the US. Peaked in 1991 with 60 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Young is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 9. Personality: 1.
Young is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 81% male and 19% female.
Approximately 2,764 people in the United States are named Young. The name peaked in 1991 with 60 recorded uses.
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