Yakelin
Every Yakelin since 1991 — 562 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yakelin
Yakelin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,882 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 562 American babies have been named Yakelin. Its peak came in 2000, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Yakelin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yakelin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,882 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,593 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,146 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,516 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,401 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,407 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,398 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,579 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,828 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,595 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,893 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,558 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,096 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,349 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,627 |
| 2009 | 25 | #5,702 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,272 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,292 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,950 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6,806 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,383 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,526 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,176 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,104 |
| 2000 | 37 | #3,590 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,755 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yakelin in 2025?
Yakelin ranked #11,882 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yakelin?
562 babies have been named Yakelin in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yakelin most popular?
Yakelin peaked in 2000, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Yakelin a boy or girl name?
Yakelin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yakelin rising or falling?
Yakelin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.