Yasser
Every Yasser since 1975 — 1,219 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yasser
Yasser is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,763 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,219 American babies have been named Yasser. Its peak came in 2016, when 61 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 Yasser stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yasser year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #2,763 |
| 2024 | 44 | #2,910 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2,574 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,351 |
| 2021 | 36 | #3,292 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,923 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,392 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,891 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,239 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,227 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,883 |
| 2013 | 49 | #2,525 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,713 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,600 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,094 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3,635 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,141 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,986 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,878 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3,385 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,260 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,416 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,698 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,115 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,294 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,916 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,365 |
| 1985 | 11 | #4,044 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,094 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,324 |
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Famous people named Yasser
- Yasser Arafat Politician · 1929–2004
- Yasser Seirawan Chess player · b. 1960
- Yasser Al-Habib Religious figure · b. 1979
- Yasser Al-Qahtani Soccer player · b. 1982
- Yasser Al-Shahrani Soccer player · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yasser in 2025?
Yasser ranked #2,763 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yasser?
1,219 babies have been named Yasser in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yasser most popular?
Yasser peaked in 2016, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Yasser a boy or girl name?
Yasser is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yasser rising or falling?
Yasser is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yasser?
Well-known people named Yasser include Yasser Arafat (politician), Yasser Seirawan (chess player), Yasser Al-Habib (religious figure).