Yandel
Every Yandel since 2001 — 3,748 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yandel
Yandel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,795 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 3,748 American babies have been named Yandel. Its peak came in 2009, when 511 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 Yandel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yandel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 46 | #2,795 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,330 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,479 |
| 2022 | — | — | 36 | #3,335 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,773 |
| 2020 | — | — | 45 | #2,756 |
| 2019 | — | — | 59 | #2,337 |
| 2018 | — | — | 65 | #2,165 |
| 2017 | — | — | 81 | #1,843 |
| 2016 | — | — | 114 | #1,499 |
| 2015 | — | — | 125 | #1,387 |
| 2014 | — | — | 174 | #1,101 |
| 2013 | — | — | 155 | #1,168 |
| 2012 | — | — | 205 | #978 |
| 2011 | — | — | 280 | #794 |
| 2010 | — | — | 360 | #666 |
| 2009 | — | — | 511 | #530 |
| 2008 | — | — | 461 | #564 |
| 2007 | — | — | 306 | #740 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,386 | 336 | #677 |
| 2005 | — | — | 123 | #1,271 |
| 2004 | — | — | 78 | #1,669 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,108 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #5,123 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yandel in 2025?
Yandel ranked #2,795 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yandel?
3,748 babies have been named Yandel in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yandel most popular?
Yandel peaked in 2009, when 511 newborns received the name.
Is Yandel a boy or girl name?
Yandel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yandel rising or falling?
Yandel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.