How Many People Are Named Yehuda?
Complete statistics for the name Yehuda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yehuda is a very rare name, with only 7,355 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 44,865 Americans. It's also a modern name, with 78% of Yehudas under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 1 traditionally represents independence, leadership, and new beginnings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 7,525 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
📜 Yehuda Through the Generations
Yehuda has seen a rise in popularity, with 2024 being its peak year for births with 356 babies named Yehuda. Despite having been around for a while, the name remains quite rare, with only 7,525 total births across all time. The age distribution shows a youthful skew, with 5,897 under 30 and only 85 over 60, indicating a relatively new generation of Yehudas. This contrasts sharply with the estimated 7,355 living today, showing a growing trend in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yehuda's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Yehuda
How Many People Have the Name Yehuda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 141 people in the United States currently share the name Yehuda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yehuda a Common or Rare Name?
Yehuda 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yehuda in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yehuda Most Popular?
The name Yehuda reached peak popularity in 2024, with 356 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 Yehuda?
Approximately 141 people named Yehuda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 141. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,350,704 Americans.
Is Yehuda a rare name?
Yehuda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,350,704 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yehuda mean?
The meaning and origin of Yehuda are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Yehuda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yehuda are male and 0% are female.
When was Yehuda most popular?
Yehuda peaked in 2024 with 356 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.