How Many People Are Named Ye?
Complete statistics for the name Ye: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ye is a very rare name for boys, with only 42 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 7,791,411 Americans. The majority of those named Ye are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 43 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ye Through the Generations
Ye emerged as a name in the mid-2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2015 with seven births. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with most individuals named Ye being around 20 years old. Interestingly, 88% of people named Ye are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ye's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ye
How Many People Have the Name Ye?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,576 people in the United States currently share the name Ye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,279 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Ye a Common or Rare Name?
Ye is classified as 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 Ye Mean?
Ye means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ye in SSA data, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.
When Was Ye Most Popular?
The name Ye reached peak popularity in 2015, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Ye?
Approximately 15,576 people named Ye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,576. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,279 Americans.
Is Ye a rare name?
Ye is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,279 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ye mean?
Ye means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ye more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 63% of people named Ye are male and 37% are female.
When was Ye most popular?
Ye peaked in 2015 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.