How Many People Are Named Yer?
Complete statistics for the name Yer: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yer is a very rare female name, with only 694 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 475,601 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with 56 births, and since then, its trend has remained stable.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 714 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yer Through the Generations
Yer has seen a steady presence in the United States, with a notable peak in 1988 when 56 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of those named Yer is 37, indicating a generation that came of age during the late 20th century. The age distribution shows a significant majority aged 30-60, with 648 individuals in this range, while 66 are under 30, and none are over 60, suggesting a relatively young demographic for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yer's American roots
📄 About the Name Yer
How Many People Have the Name Yer?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 694 people in the United States currently share the name Yer. That works out to roughly 1 in every 475,601 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yer a Common or Rare Name?
Yer 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 Yer Mean?
Yer means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yer in SSA data, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.
When Was Yer Most Popular?
The name Yer reached peak popularity in 1988, with 56 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 Yer?
Approximately 694 people named Yer live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 714. That works out to roughly 1 in 475,601 Americans.
Is Yer a rare name?
Yer is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 475,601 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yer mean?
Yer means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from American origins.
Is Yer more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 19% of people named Yer are male and 81% are female.
When was Yer most popular?
Yer peaked in 1988 with 56 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.