Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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Boy Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 42 peak births in 1917
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina
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 | 1625th of 7545 | 345 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2199th of 6773 | 211 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2627th of 7552 | 186 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4718th of 10718 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9637th of 16616 | 36 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11754th of 24088 | 60 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 15145th of 23106 | 27 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2235th of 9107 | 273 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3892nd of 9204 | 100 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9454th of 12526 | 18 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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66.64% 919th/1379 |
56.76% 1343rd/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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78.86% 1227th/1556 |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
68.91% 1966th/2853 |
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| 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) |
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84.07% 1989th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
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| 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) |
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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 South Carolina 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, usage has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1625th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2199th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2627th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9637th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15145th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2235th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3892nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
