How Many People Are Named Yuma?

Complete statistics for the name Yuma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yuma
Very Rare
Place name

Yuma is a very rare name for boys, originating from a place name. Only 439 people in the US today share this name, making up just 1 in 751,670 Americans. The majority of Yumas are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~147
Living in US
1 in 2,254,757
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Place name
🌐
Origin
Place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Adventurous Confident
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to create harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,058
Worldwide Bearers
#57,261
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
7,628
🇯🇵 Japan
542
🇪🇨 Ecuador
527
🇮🇩 Indonesia
417
🇪🇬 Egypt
412
🇰🇭 Cambodia
356
🇺🇸 United States
152
🇹🇭 Thailand
129
🇻🇪 Venezuela
100
🇮🇳 India
98

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
342 (78%)
♀ Female
97 (22%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
401
Would be under 30 (90%)
44
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 445 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yuma Through the Generations

Yuma has seen a slow rise in popularity since its peak in 2008 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, most Yumas are young adults, with 401 under 30 years old and only 44 between 30 and 60. there are no Yumas over 60, highlighting how recent this name's usage is.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 57
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Yuma

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yuma's Place name roots

📄 About the Name Yuma

How Many People Have the Name Yuma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 147 people in the United States currently share the name Yuma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,254,757 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yuma a Common or Rare Name?

Yuma 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 Yuma Mean?

Yuma means "Place name" and comes from Place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yuma in SSA data, approximately 78% are male and 22% are female.

When Was Yuma Most Popular?

The name Yuma reached peak popularity in 2008, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Yuma?

Approximately 147 people named Yuma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 147. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,254,757 Americans.

Is Yuma a rare name?

Yuma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,254,757 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yuma mean?

Yuma means "Place name" and comes from Place name origins.

Is Yuma more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 78% of people named Yuma are male and 22% are female.

When was Yuma most popular?

Yuma peaked in 2008 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US147
All-Time Births147
1 in X1 in 2,254,757
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
World Rank#57,261
Male %78%
Female %22%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.