The name Young, of English origin, signifies youthfulness and vitality. It is derived from the Middle English 'Yong', which itself evolved from the Old English word 'geong'. This surname was typically used to denote the youngest child in a family or, occasionally, someone who was particularly energetic and lively in character. Today, it remains a popular given name worldwide, reflecting its appealing connotation of freshness and vigor.
The name Young experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with periods of high usage like in 1952 (16 births) and 1983 (19 births), followed by lower occurrences such as in 1994 (6 births) and 1998 (5 births). Overall, there were a total of 530 girls named Young born between 1920 and 1998.