Total births
441
Boys' name · since 1997
Yunis
Yunis has 441 recorded births since 1997 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3203
- among boys today
- 441
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yunis currently ranks #3203 among boys' names in America, with 441 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Yunis recorded 441 times among boys since 1997, holding rank #3203 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #3203 among boys today
- 441 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Yunis is currently the #3203 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 441 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3203
- among boys today
- 441
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Yunis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3203
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Yunis was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Yunis in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Yunis compares
441 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Yunis's all-time total is 20% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yunis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 441 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Yunis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yunis's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 77% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 23%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yunis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,203
Active since
1997
Yunis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Yunis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Yunis's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Yunis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 69
2000s
69 births
- 2010s
2010s
194 births
- 2020s
2020s
173 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 194 births (44% of all-time use).
Yunis by state
Where Yunis concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 37 | 8.4% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 10 | 2.3% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
New York share of Yunis's total US births 8.4%
Even split
37 of 441 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yunis? ▼
441 babies have been named Yunis since 1997. It currently ranks #3203 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 38 births.
When was Yunis most popular? ▼
Yunis was most popular in the 2010s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Yunis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yunis are New York (37 births), Minnesota (10 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Yunis been used? ▼
Yunis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Yunis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yunus, Yunior, Yuniel, Yunay, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Yunis's data
- Yunis's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (194 total births) through the 2020s (173) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Yuniss (37 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 Yunis
Nearby Names Like Yunis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yunis
Yunus Boy
#1467 1,369 births
Yunior Boy
#5550 364 births
Yuniel Boy
#13257 131 births
Yunay Boy
#5432 102 births
Yunuen Boy
#13692 46 births
Compare Yunis side by side: Yunis vs Yunus Yunis vs Yunior Yunis vs Yuniel
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1997–2025 (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. "Yunis: #3203 Boys' Name - 441 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yunis. 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 Yunis 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 July 2026.