Yuvraj
Borrowed from Sanskrit युवराज (yuvarāja).
Every Yuvraj since 1993 — 1,253 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yuvraj
Yuvraj is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,476 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 1,253 American babies have been named Yuvraj. Its peak came in 2016, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Yuvraj stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yuvraj year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,476 |
| 2024 | 53 | #2,556 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,114 |
| 2022 | 55 | #2,515 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,171 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,209 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,338 |
| 2018 | 67 | #2,120 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2,531 |
| 2016 | 74 | #1,971 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,275 |
| 2014 | 53 | #2,428 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,224 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,486 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2,316 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,554 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,526 |
| 2008 | 61 | #2,206 |
| 2007 | 57 | #2,303 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,382 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,240 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,215 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,527 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,185 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,923 |
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Famous people named Yuvraj
- Yuvraj Singh Cricketer · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuvraj mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit युवराज (yuvarāja).
How popular is the name Yuvraj in 2025?
Yuvraj ranked #2,476 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yuvraj?
1,253 babies have been named Yuvraj in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yuvraj most popular?
Yuvraj peaked in 2016, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Yuvraj a boy or girl name?
Yuvraj is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yuvraj rising or falling?
Yuvraj has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Yuvraj?
Well-known people named Yuvraj include Yuvraj Singh (cricketer).