How Many People Are Named Yuval?

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

Yuval
Very Rare
Hebrew

Yuval means 'light' in Hebrew, making it a name full of hope and brightness. Only 607 people named Yuval live in the US today, which means 1 in 543,239 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 81%, are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.

~607
Living in US
1 in 543,239
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Inspiring
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,511
Worldwide Bearers
#30,626
Global Rank
🇮🇱 Israel
24,622
🇺🇸 United States
936
🇹🇭 Thailand
389
🇨🇦 Canada
111
🇬🇧 England
81
🇳🇱 Netherlands
41
🇲🇽 Mexico
28
🇩🇪 Germany
25
🇿🇦 South Africa
24
🇮🇳 India
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
392 (65%)
♀ Female
215 (35%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
504
Would be under 30 (81%)
115
Would be 30–60 (19%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 619 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
98

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

📜 Yuval Through the Generations

Yuval saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 32 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. As of now, there are 607 people named Yuval living in the United States, with the average age being 21. This indicates that Yuval is predominantly a younger generation's name, with 504 individuals under 30 years old, 115 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. The trend suggests that Yuval is a relatively new name that's becoming less common as time progresses.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 37
California 20

⭐ Famous People Named Yuval

Yuval is a Hebrew first name. It means stream, brook, or tributary. In the Hebrew Bible, Yuval was the son of Lamech and Adah, a brother of Jabal, a descendant of Cain. He was named as the ancestor of all who played the lyre and pipe . Yuval is known as the father of music.…

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✨ Similar Names to Yuval

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yuval's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Yuval

How Many People Have the Name Yuval?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 607 people in the United States currently share the name Yuval. That works out to roughly 1 in every 543,239 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yuval a Common or Rare Name?

Yuval 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 Yuval Mean?

Yuval means "light" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yuval in SSA data, approximately 65% are male and 35% are female.

When Was Yuval Most Popular?

The name Yuval reached peak popularity in 2007, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Yuval?

Approximately 607 people named Yuval live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 619. That works out to roughly 1 in 543,239 Americans.

Is Yuval a rare name?

Yuval is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 543,239 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yuval mean?

Yuval means "light" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Yuval more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 65% of people named Yuval are male and 35% are female.

When was Yuval most popular?

Yuval peaked in 2007 with 32 births that year. Current trend: 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.

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 US607
All-Time Births619
1 in X1 in 543,239
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2007
World Rank#30,626
Male %65%
Female %35%

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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.