In Finder, when making a new folder, it always goes "loose" in the window

If I'm looking at a finder window with, say 10 folders in it - okay...I click on one folder and hit "new folder" and it throws a "untitled" folder, usually at the bottom of the list (u is near the end of the alphabet, duh).
Then I have to go find this untitled folder, rename it, and physically move it into the location.
Isn't there a better way?
If I am in a folder, and want to add another one in the same spot, is there any way? Seems like wasted time and steps for this basic function....
anyone know how?

It all depends on the sort of view the containing folder has. In List or Column view the new folder will come to life in alphabetical order in the "untitled" position (assuming you have List view set for name) of the folder you have open--so if you want a new folder in a sub-folder, you'll have open that sub-folder. When you create a new folder the window should jump so that your new untitled folder is visible and selected. Icon view can be somewhat more problematic. If you have the View Options for that particular folder set to Keep Arranged by Name then the new folder will appear in the right place, it will be selected, and if necessary the Finder will move the window so it is visible. But if you have a custom "by hand" arrangement of folders and files inside an icon view folder and simply create a new folder using the keyboard shortcut the results are variable. I usually control click the spot where I want the new folder to be and select New Folder from the contextual menu. It appears at the spot I've clicked.
BTW, if you want to add a new folder to a sub-folder of a window in List view, but don't want to lose your "place" you can open the sub-folder by holding down the Command key, double click it, and it will open as a new window. Add your folder then close it. You can also just double click it, add the folder, then click the back button in the toolbar to return. You can customize the toolbar from the View menu.
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