Yazid
Every Yazid since 1994 — 407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yazid
Yazid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,044 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 407 American babies have been named Yazid. Its peak came in 2025, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yazid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yazid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,044 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,879 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,657 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,466 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,931 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,693 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,622 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,761 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,527 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,550 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,307 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,534 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,459 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,475 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,562 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,362 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,917 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,057 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,605 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,448 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,086 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,902 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,861 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,318 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,320 |
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Famous people named Yazid
- Yazid I Politician · 647–683
- Yazid II Politician · 687–724
- Yazid III Politician · 701–744
- Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan Military personnel
- Yazid Mansouri Soccer player · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yazid in 2025?
Yazid ranked #4,044 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yazid?
407 babies have been named Yazid in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yazid most popular?
Yazid peaked in 2025, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Yazid a boy or girl name?
Yazid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yazid rising or falling?
Yazid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yazid?
Well-known people named Yazid include Yazid I (politician), Yazid II (politician), Yazid III (politician).