Yamil
Every Yamil since 1961 — 1,601 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yamil
Yamil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,532 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,601 American babies have been named Yamil. Its peak came in 2008, when 103 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 Yamil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yamil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 23 | #4,532 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,109 | 17 | #5,647 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,907 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,657 | 24 | #4,436 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,355 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,566 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,107 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,885 |
| 2017 | — | — | 34 | #3,374 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,355 |
| 2015 | — | — | 26 | #4,075 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #3,037 |
| 2013 | — | — | 52 | #2,423 |
| 2012 | — | — | 48 | #2,593 |
| 2011 | — | — | 63 | #2,124 |
| 2010 | — | — | 81 | #1,815 |
| 2009 | — | — | 92 | #1,707 |
| 2008 | — | — | 103 | #1,562 |
| 2007 | — | — | 90 | #1,699 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,947 | 64 | #2,080 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,453 | 59 | #2,113 |
| 2004 | 6 | #16,028 | 59 | #2,050 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,793 | 37 | #2,727 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36 | #2,682 |
| 2001 | 8 | #12,016 | 25 | #3,508 |
| 2000 | — | — | 31 | #2,919 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,710 | 15 | #4,272 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,399 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,688 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,608 |
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Famous people named Yamil
- Yamilé Aldama Athlete · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yamil in 2025?
Yamil ranked #4,532 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yamil?
1,601 babies have been named Yamil in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yamil most popular?
Yamil peaked in 2008, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Yamil a boy or girl name?
Yamil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yamil rising or falling?
Yamil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yamil?
Well-known people named Yamil include Yamilé Aldama (athlete).