Yaw
Every Yaw since 1973 — 405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaw
Yaw is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,941 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 405 American babies have been named Yaw. Its peak came in 1997, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Yaw stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaw year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,941 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,238 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,191 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,954 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,670 |
| 2020 | 10 | #8,037 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,856 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,637 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,656 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,780 |
| 2015 | 12 | #7,050 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,997 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,690 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,614 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,486 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,117 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,962 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,748 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,882 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,896 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,085 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,126 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,243 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,904 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,382 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,823 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,780 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,397 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,562 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,279 |
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Famous people named Yaw
- Yaw Preko Soccer player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yaw in 2025?
Yaw ranked #11,941 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yaw?
405 babies have been named Yaw in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaw most popular?
Yaw peaked in 1997, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Yaw a boy or girl name?
Yaw is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaw rising or falling?
Yaw has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Yaw?
Well-known people named Yaw include Yaw Preko (soccer player).