Yeni
Every Yeni since 1976 — 469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yeni
Yeni is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #17,195 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 469 American babies have been named Yeni. Its peak came in 2003, when 24 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 Yeni stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yeni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,195 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,618 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,131 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,177 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,337 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,539 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,442 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,496 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,744 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,428 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,458 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,113 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,132 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,791 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,600 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,231 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,387 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,313 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,488 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,754 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,488 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,549 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,381 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yeni in 2025?
Yeni ranked #17,195 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yeni?
469 babies have been named Yeni in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yeni most popular?
Yeni peaked in 2003, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Yeni a boy or girl name?
Yeni is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yeni rising or falling?
Yeni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.