How Many People Are Named Yechiel?
Complete statistics for the name Yechiel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yechiel means 'God will raise up' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 178,832 Americans have this name, making it extremely uncommon. With 79 births in 2024, it's seeing a rise in popularity among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,887 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yechiel Through the Generations
Yechiel, a name that's seen a surge in recent years, has been given to just 1,887 babies since records began. Today, there are around 1,845 people named Yechiel living in the US, with most under 30. The name peaked in 2024 with 79 births, showing its growing appeal among modern families. It's a genuinely contemporary choice, with 77% of those named Yechiel being under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yechiel's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yechiel
How Many People Have the Name Yechiel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,845 people in the United States currently share the name Yechiel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 178,832 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yechiel a Common or Rare Name?
Yechiel 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 Yechiel Mean?
Yechiel means "God will raise up" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yechiel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yechiel Most Popular?
The name Yechiel reached peak popularity in 2024, with 79 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 Yechiel?
Approximately 1,845 people named Yechiel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,887. That works out to roughly 1 in 178,832 Americans.
Is Yechiel a rare name?
Yechiel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 178,832 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yechiel mean?
Yechiel means "God will raise up" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Yechiel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yechiel are male and 0% are female.
When was Yechiel most popular?
Yechiel peaked in 2024 with 79 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.