Yunus
Every Yunus since 1988 — 1,369 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yunus
Yunus is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,296 in 2025 with 151 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,369 American babies have been named Yunus. Its peak came in 2025, when 151 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 Yunus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yunus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 151 | #1,296 |
| 2024 | 124 | #1,471 |
| 2023 | 127 | #1,439 |
| 2022 | 106 | #1,641 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1,840 |
| 2020 | 82 | #1,831 |
| 2019 | 85 | #1,815 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1,978 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,129 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,475 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,863 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,231 |
| 2013 | 31 | #3,496 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,228 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,817 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,095 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,548 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,919 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,370 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,684 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,630 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,134 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,264 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,907 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,222 |
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| 1990 | 6 | #8,103 |
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Famous people named Yunus
- Yunus Emre Writer · 1240–1321
- Yunus Pasha Politician · 1450–1517
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yunus in 2025?
Yunus ranked #1,296 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 151 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yunus?
1,369 babies have been named Yunus in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yunus most popular?
Yunus peaked in 2025, when 151 newborns received the name.
Is Yunus a boy or girl name?
Yunus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yunus rising or falling?
Yunus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yunus?
Well-known people named Yunus include Yunus Emre (writer), Yunus Pasha (politician).