Little Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Little is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Little has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Little' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1718th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1933rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1870th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1856th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3989th 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 20190th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6300th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5456th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6510th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8765th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17086th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Little' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Little"

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 of "Little"

"Little" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1718th of 7545 313
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1933rd of 6773 263
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1870th of 7552 338
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1856th of 10718 383
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3989th of 16616 202
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 15374th of 24088 29
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 20190th of 23106 10
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6300th of 9107 25
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5456th of 9204 42
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 6510th of 12526 61
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8765th of 19264 62
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 17086th of 27321 28

Regional Popularity of "Little" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 100.00%
1388th/1388
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 100.00%
2237th/2237
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 100.00%
1758th/1758
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
1574th/1574
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 100.00%
3511th/3511
-
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Little" by Generation for 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)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Little"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Little" 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.