Total births
572
Unisex name · since 1980
Yer
572 babies named Yer in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1988. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 572
- total births
- 1980–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Yer is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 572 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Yer recorded 572 times among girls since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2002.
- 572 total births
- 1980–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
572 girls have been named Yer since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 572
- total births
- 1980–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Yer was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
49 babies were named Yer in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Yer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yer's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 49, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yer at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Yer popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2002
- Peak year (1988)
- 49
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Yer popularity over time - boys
142 total births recorded since 1980 (Yer as boys' name)
Yer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Yer's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Yer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
283 births
- 1990s
1990s
272 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 283 births (49% of all-time use).
How Yer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Yer's total volume
Yer vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Yer by state
Where Yer concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 256 | 44.8% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 103 | 18.0% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 59 | 10.3% |
California share of Yer's total US births 44.8%
Even split
256 of 572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yer? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 572 babies named Yer. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 49 births.
When was Yer most popular? ▼
Yer was most popular in the 1980s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Yer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yer are California (256 births), Minnesota (103 births), Wisconsin (59 births).
Is Yer a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Yer is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 572 births, and as a boy's name it has 142 births.
How long has the name Yer been used? ▼
Records for Yer go back to 1980, giving 23 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Yer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yeraldin, Yeraldi, Yeraldine, Yeraldy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yer's data
- Yer's decade-level peak was the 1980s (283 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Yers (256 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Yer
Nearby Names Like Yer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yer
Yeraldin Girl
#14010 368 births
Yeraldi Girl
#14129 187 births
Yeraldine Girl
101 births
Yeraldy Girl
73 births
Yerlin Girl
#16291 68 births
Compare Yer side by side: Yer vs Yeraldin Yer vs Yeraldi Yer vs Yeraldine
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yer: Baby Name Since 1980 - 572 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Yer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.