Yobani: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	38	4	–	#4,546
1990s	205	21	+439%	#2,331
2000s	343	34	+67%	#2,541
2010s	152	15	-56%	#3,235
2020s (to 2025)	42	7	-54%	#8,958

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#4,546

1990s

205

+439%

#2,331

2000s

343

+67%

#2,541

2010s

152

-56%

#3,235

2020s (to 2025)

-54%

#8,958

The story of Yobani

Yobani is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,650 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1983, 780 American babies have been named Yobani. Its peak came in 2008, when 50 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 Yobani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Yobani?

The median living Yobani is about 20 years old; half are between 15 and 28. An estimated 800 people named Yobani are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Yobani year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#10,650
2024	5	#14,209
2023	8	#9,729
2022	9	#8,958
2021	5	#14,016
2020	8	#9,529
2019	–	–
2018	5	#14,034
2017	13	#6,667
2016	13	#6,710
2015	8	#9,538
2014	12	#7,036
2013	22	#4,460
2012	22	#4,527
2011	22	#4,502
2010	35	#3,235
2009	21	#4,742
2008	50	#2,541
2007	39	#3,021
2006	47	#2,577
2005	44	#2,563
2004	30	#3,282
2003	29	#3,277
2002	24	#3,669
2001	26	#3,408
2000	33	#2,802
1995	21	#3,300
1990	11	#4,990
1985	5	#7,566
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
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1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Yobani, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Yobani?

The median living Yobani is about 20 years old. Half of all living Yobanis are between 15 and 28 years old.

How many people named Yobani are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Yobani are alive in the United States, based on 780 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Yobani in 2025?

Yobani ranked #10,650 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Yobani?

780 babies have been named Yobani in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Yobani most popular?

Yobani peaked in 2008, when 50 newborns received the name.

Is Yobani a boy or girl name?

Yobani is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Yobani rising or falling?

Yobani is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Yobani popularity over time

The story of Yobani

How old are people named Yobani?

Yobani year by year

Frequently asked questions

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