Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 296 peak births in 1985
Geographic Spread
Popular across 34 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4199th of 7545 | 55 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3917th of 6773 | 60 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3943rd of 7552 | 73 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9851st of 16616 | 34 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9243rd of 12526 | 20 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2272nd of 19264 | 580 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 919th of 27321 | 3,121 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2310th of 35406 | 1,235 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8087th of 30306 | 162 |
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) |
59.35% 1743rd/2937 |
67.70% 2358th/3483 |
56.48% 1987th/3518 |
41.79% 1690th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.97% 736th/3685 |
26.19% 1172nd/4475 |
18.77% 975th/5194 |
18.46% 1166th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.45% 2174th/4582 |
51.28% 2648th/5164 |
32.56% 2381st/7313 |
40.76% 3042nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
92.10% 6283rd/6822 |
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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 Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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 MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4199th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3917th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3943rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9851st out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9243rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2272nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 919th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2310th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8087th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.