Yago
From Spanish Yago, from Latin Iācōbus (“James”), from Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), from Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (ya‘ăqṓḇ, “Jacob”, literally “he will/shall heel”), from עָקֵב…
Every Yago since 1975 — 302 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yago
Yago is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,224 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 302 American babies have been named Yago. Its peak came in 2018, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yago stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yago year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,224 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,844 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,769 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,205 |
| 2021 | 15 | #6,022 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,220 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,545 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,988 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,741 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,119 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,046 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,101 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,643 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,724 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,483 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,655 |
| 2009 | 14 | #6,415 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,993 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,601 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,626 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,618 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13,155 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,857 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,628 |
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| 1975 | 5 | #6,318 |
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Famous people named Yago
- Yago Lamela Athlete · 1977–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yago mean?
From Spanish Yago, from Latin Iācōbus (“James”), from Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos), from Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (ya‘ăqṓḇ, “Jacob”, literally “he will/shall heel”), from עָקֵב (‘āqḗḇ, “heel”) and the Biblical account of the patriarch…
How popular is the name Yago in 2025?
Yago ranked #8,224 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yago?
302 babies have been named Yago in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yago most popular?
Yago peaked in 2018, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Yago a boy or girl name?
Yago is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yago rising or falling?
Yago is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yago?
Well-known people named Yago include Yago Lamela (athlete).