Yechiel
Every Yechiel since 1959 — 1,971 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yechiel
Yechiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,917 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 1,971 American babies have been named Yechiel. Its peak came in 2025, when 82 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 Yechiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yechiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #1,917 |
| 2024 | 81 | #1,956 |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,077 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2,133 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,369 |
| 2020 | 53 | #2,464 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,080 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,545 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,293 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,206 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,109 |
| 2014 | 77 | #1,904 |
| 2013 | 61 | #2,180 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,269 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,259 |
| 2010 | 57 | #2,285 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,701 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,461 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,256 |
| 2006 | 50 | #2,474 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,955 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2,568 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,618 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,469 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,863 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,731 |
| 1995 | 24 | #3,019 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,778 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,826 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,095 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,073 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yechiel in 2025?
Yechiel ranked #1,917 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yechiel?
1,971 babies have been named Yechiel in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yechiel most popular?
Yechiel peaked in 2025, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Yechiel a boy or girl name?
Yechiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yechiel rising or falling?
Yechiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.