How Many People Are Named Yee?
Complete statistics for the name Yee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yee is a very rare name, with only 408 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 808,446 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 32 births, and it's interesting how stable its usage has been over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 483 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yee Through the Generations
Yee has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with a notable peak in 1990 when 32 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Yee are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong middle-aged demographic. With 39 individuals under 30 and 60 over 60, the name's distribution across different age groups suggests a balanced yet somewhat traditional appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yee's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yee
How Many People Have the Name Yee?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,997 people in the United States currently share the name Yee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,575 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Yee a Common or Rare Name?
Yee 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 Yee Mean?
Yee means "creative variant of Yea" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yee in SSA data, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.
When Was Yee Most Popular?
The name Yee reached peak popularity in 1990, with 32 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 Yee?
Approximately 19,997 people named Yee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,997. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,575 Americans.
Is Yee a rare name?
Yee is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,575 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yee mean?
Yee means "creative variant of Yea" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yee more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 52% of people named Yee are male and 48% are female.
When was Yee most popular?
Yee peaked in 1990 with 32 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.