Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 11 peak births in 1922
Geographic Spread
Popular across 0 US states, with strongest presence in various regions
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 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 | 3619th of 7545 | 81 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4794th of 6773 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8362nd of 16616 | 52 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10204th of 24088 | 82 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17079th of 23106 | 18 |
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) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| 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
Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3619th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4794th out of 6773 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8362nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17079th out of 23106 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.