How Many People Are Named Yul?
Complete statistics for the name Yul: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yul, a very rare male name, is held by just 592 people in the US, making up 1 in 557,683 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1960 when 32 babies were named Yul. Today, most people named Yul are around 47 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 669 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yul Through the Generations
Yul has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It reached its highest point in 1960 with 32 births, but since then, its usage has slowly declined. Currently, there are 592 people named Yul living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 22% under 30, 45% aged 30 to 60, and 33% over 60. This suggests that while Yul isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds a special place for those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yul's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yul
How Many People Have the Name Yul?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 592 people in the United States currently share the name Yul. That works out to roughly 1 in every 557,683 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yul a Common or Rare Name?
Yul 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 Yul Mean?
Yul means "creative variant of Yul" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yul in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yul Most Popular?
The name Yul reached peak popularity in 1960, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Yul?
Approximately 592 people named Yul live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 669. That works out to roughly 1 in 557,683 Americans.
Is Yul a rare name?
Yul is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 557,683 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yul mean?
Yul means "creative variant of Yul" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yul more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yul are male and 0% are female.
When was Yul most popular?
Yul peaked in 1960 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.