How Many People Are Named Yair?

Complete statistics for the name Yair in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Yair
Very Rare
4,917
Estimated People
1 in 67,114
1 in X Americans
2006
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,917 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 16

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 5
Arizona 98
California 1,112
Colorado 51
Florida 194
Georgia 173
Illinois 257
Indiana 21
Massachusetts 5
Maryland 17
Michigan 5
Minnesota 5
North Carolina 166
New Jersey 140
Nevada 38
New York 384
Oklahoma 5
Oregon 40
Pennsylvania 27
South Carolina 12
Tennessee 18
Texas 674
Utah 6
Virginia 6
Washington 79
Wisconsin 22
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Yair

How Many People Have the Name Yair in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,917 people in the United States currently share the name Yair. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,114 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Yair a Common or Rare Name?

Yair is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Yair Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Yair are covered in full on the Yair name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Yair Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Yair in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Yair is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Yair Most Popular?

The name Yair reached peak popularity in 2006, with 311 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Yair Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Yair across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yair?

Approximately 4,917 people in the United States share the name Yair, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Yair a rare name?

Yair is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,114 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yair mean?

The meaning and origin of Yair is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Yair more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yair are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Yair most popular?

The name Yair reached its peak in 2006, with 311 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,917
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 67,114
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2006
Male %100%
Female %0%

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