Yafet
Every Yafet since 1997 — 440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yafet
Yafet is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,656 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 440 American babies have been named Yafet. Its peak came in 2016, when 28 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 Yafet stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yafet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,656 |
| 2024 | 5 | #14,187 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,493 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,434 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,553 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,690 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,751 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,308 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,881 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,400 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,530 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,614 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,244 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,650 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,068 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,788 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,747 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,201 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,064 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,206 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,955 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,699 |
| 2002 | 10 | #7,030 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,884 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,902 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yafet in 2025?
Yafet ranked #7,656 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yafet?
440 babies have been named Yafet in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yafet most popular?
Yafet peaked in 2016, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Yafet a boy or girl name?
Yafet is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yafet rising or falling?
Yafet is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.