Younis
Every Younis since 1999 — 721 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Younis
Younis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,144 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 721 American babies have been named Younis. Its peak came in 2024, when 86 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 Younis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Younis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2,144 |
| 2024 | 86 | #1,876 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,314 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,241 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,371 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2,844 |
| 2019 | 54 | #2,487 |
| 2018 | 47 | #2,671 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,839 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,227 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,177 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,060 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,975 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,987 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,565 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,243 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,467 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,173 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,328 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,978 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,328 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,326 |
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| 2002 | 5 | #12,459 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Younis in 2025?
Younis ranked #2,144 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Younis?
721 babies have been named Younis in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Younis most popular?
Younis peaked in 2024, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Younis a boy or girl name?
Younis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Younis rising or falling?
Younis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.