Yaser
Every Yaser since 1975 — 496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaser
Yaser is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,385 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 496 American babies have been named Yaser. Its peak came in 2016, when 23 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 Yaser stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaser year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,385 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,890 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,879 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,622 |
| 2021 | 12 | #7,076 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,278 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,335 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,598 |
| 2017 | 15 | #6,049 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,463 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,526 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,473 |
| 2013 | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,289 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,571 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,349 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,289 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,168 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,254 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,622 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,957 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,229 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,625 |
| 2001 | 12 | #6,001 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,302 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,493 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,666 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,769 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,513 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yaser in 2025?
Yaser ranked #5,385 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yaser?
496 babies have been named Yaser in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaser most popular?
Yaser peaked in 2016, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Yaser a boy or girl name?
Yaser is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaser rising or falling?
Yaser is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.