Total births
1,067
Unisex name · since 1915
Yuki
Yuki has 1,067 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2004 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4484
- among girls today
- 1,067
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Yuki is the #4484 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,067 recorded since 1915.
Yuki has 1,067 recorded births among girls since 1915, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4484 as of the latest data, more common than 75% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #4484 among girls today
- 1,067 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Yuki is currently the #4484 unisex name in America, more common than 75% of girls - 1,067 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4484
- among girls today
- 1,067
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other girls
Yuki vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4484
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 75% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Yuki was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
43 babies were named Yuki in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Yuki compares
1,067 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Yuki's all-time total is 179% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yuki | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,067 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Yuki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yuki's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yuki at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#4,484
Active since
1915
Yuki popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Yuki popularity over time - boys
567 total births recorded since 1986 (Yuki as boys' name)
Yuki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Yuki's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Yuki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s 20
1920s
20 births
- 1960s 29
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 70
1970s
70 births
- 1980s 91
1980s
91 births
- 1990s
1990s
153 births
- 2000s
2000s
271 births
- 2010s
2010s
275 births
- 2020s
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 275 births (26% of all-time use).
How Yuki 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 Yuki's total volume
Yuki vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Yuki by state
Where Yuki concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 175 | 16.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 158 | 14.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Yuki's total US births 16.4%
Even split
175 of 1,067 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yuki? ▼
1,067 babies have been named Yuki since 1915. It currently ranks #4484 among girls. The peak year was 2004 with 43 births.
When was Yuki most popular? ▼
Yuki was most popular in the 2010s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Yuki most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yuki are California (175 births), New York (158 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Yuki a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Yuki is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,067 births, and as a boy's name it has 567 births.
How long has the name Yuki been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Yuki since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Yuki? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yukiko, Yuka, Yukie, Yukari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yuki's data
- Yuki's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (275 total births) through the 2020s (146) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Yukis (175 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 Yuki
Nearby Names Like Yuki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yuki
Yukiko Girl
485 births
Yuka Girl
391 births
Yukie Girl
243 births
Yukari Girl
180 births
Yuko Girl
162 births
Compare Yuki side by side: Yuki vs Yukiko Yuki vs Yuka Yuki vs Yukie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Yuki
Aurelie #4483
606 births · Peak 2025
Peace #4485
758 births · Peak 2023
Orianna #4482
1,378 births · Peak 2013
Kristin #4486
179,313 births · Peak 1981
Suzie #4481
3,984 births · Peak 1962
Josslyn #4487
2,171 births · Peak 2011
Coralee #4480
2,638 births · Peak 2017
Rivkah #4488
1,224 births · Peak 2023
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, 1915–2025 (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. "Yuki: #4484 Unisex Name - 1,067 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yuki. 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 Yuki 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.