Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 38 peak births in 2005
Geographic Spread
Popular across 2 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3209th of 6773 | 102 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3388th of 7552 | 109 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6839th of 10718 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 15374th of 24088 | 29 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18910th of 23106 | 12 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8421st of 12526 | 28 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14973rd of 19264 | 14 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13048th of 27321 | 56 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7018th of 35406 | 263 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10519th of 30306 | 109 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
56.14% 4190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in California across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3209th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3388th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6839th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 15374th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8421st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13048th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7018th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10519th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.