Total births
721
Boys' name · since 1999
Younis
Since 1999, U.S. Social Security records show 721 babies named Younis, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1875
- among boys today
- 721
- born since 1999
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Younis currently ranks #1875 among boys' names in America, with 721 babies recorded since 1999.
Younis has 721 recorded births among boys since 1999, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1875 as of the latest data, more common than 87% of boys, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #1875 among boys today
- 721 born since 1999
- 2020s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Younis is currently the #1875 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 721 born since 1999, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1875
- among boys today
- 721
- born since 1999
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Younis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1875
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Younis was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
86 babies were named Younis in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Younis compares
721 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Younis's all-time total is 96% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Younis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 721 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 86 | 23 | 22,252 |
Younis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Younis's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 86, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Younis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,875
Active since
1999
Younis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Younis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Younis's strongest decade.
381 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Younis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
- 2010s
2010s
289 births
- 2020s
2020s
381 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 381 births (53% of all-time use).
How Younis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Younis's total volume
Younis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Younis by state
Where Younis concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 123 | 17.1% |
| #2 | California | | 51 | 7.1% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 46 | 6.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 37 | 5.1% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 26 | 3.6% |
| #6 | Florida | | 14 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Younis's total US births 17.1%
Even split
123 of 721 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Younis? ▼
Since 1999, Social Security records show 721 babies named Younis. Today it holds rank #1875 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 86 births.
When was Younis most popular? ▼
Younis was most popular in the 2020s decade with 381 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Younis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Younis are New York (123 births), California (51 births), Michigan (46 births).
How long has the name Younis been used? ▼
Records for Younis go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Younis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yousef, Youssef, Young, Yousuf, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Younis's data
- New York records the most Youniss (123 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Younis
Nearby Names Like Younis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Younis
Yousef Boy
#767 7,003 births
Youssef Boy
#1604 3,705 births
Young Boy
2,234 births
Yousuf Boy
#1802 1,752 births
Yousif Boy
#2202 1,736 births
Compare Younis side by side: Younis vs Yousef Younis vs Youssef Younis vs Young
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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, 1999–2025 (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. "Younis: #1875 Boys' Name - 721 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/younis. 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 Younis 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.