How Many People Are Named Yar?
Complete statistics for the name Yar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yar is a very rare female name, with only 72 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,614,355 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! Almost all of them are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 72 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2018Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yar Through the Generations
Yar has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2018 when 11 babies were given this name. With an average age of 10, most people named Yar are still under 30, indicating it's a relatively new name embraced by younger parents. The name's rarity and recent surge suggest it's becoming increasingly popular among those seeking unique monikers for their children.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yar's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yar
How Many People Have the Name Yar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 443 people in the United States currently share the name Yar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 748,193 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yar a Common or Rare Name?
Yar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yar Mean?
Yar means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yar in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Yar Most Popular?
The name Yar reached peak popularity in 2018, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yar?
Approximately 443 people named Yar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 443. That works out to roughly 1 in 748,193 Americans.
Is Yar a rare name?
Yar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 748,193 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yar mean?
Yar means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yar are male and 100% are female.
When was Yar most popular?
Yar peaked in 2018 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.