Yash
Every Yash since 1975 — 2,764 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yash
Yash is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,675 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,764 American babies have been named Yash. Its peak came in 2002, when 155 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 Yash stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yash year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #2,675 |
| 2024 | 72 | #2,096 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,274 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,216 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,409 |
| 2020 | 48 | #2,654 |
| 2019 | 77 | #1,934 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,471 |
| 2017 | 64 | #2,153 |
| 2016 | 73 | #1,990 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,166 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,998 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,042 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,598 |
| 2011 | 85 | #1,737 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,480 |
| 2009 | 130 | #1,340 |
| 2008 | 129 | #1,342 |
| 2007 | 129 | #1,326 |
| 2006 | 127 | #1,305 |
| 2005 | 149 | #1,111 |
| 2004 | 136 | #1,158 |
| 2003 | 144 | #1,081 |
| 2002 | 155 | #1,007 |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,352 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,299 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,442 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,807 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,322 |
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Famous people named Yash
- Yash Chopra Film director · 1932–2012
- Yash Johar Producer · 1929–2004
- Yash Pal Physicist · 1926–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yash in 2025?
Yash ranked #2,675 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yash?
2,764 babies have been named Yash in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yash most popular?
Yash peaked in 2002, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Yash a boy or girl name?
Yash is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yash rising or falling?
Yash has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Yash?
Well-known people named Yash include Yash Chopra (film director), Yash Johar (producer), Yash Pal (physicist).