Yocheved
Every Yocheved since 1953 — 2,410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yocheved
Yocheved is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,996 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,410 American babies have been named Yocheved. Its peak came in 2012, when 89 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 Yocheved stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yocheved year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,996 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,386 |
| 2023 | 66 | #2,672 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,638 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,556 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,240 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,727 |
| 2018 | 81 | #2,273 |
| 2017 | 72 | #2,507 |
| 2016 | 71 | #2,537 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,430 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,921 |
| 2013 | 58 | #2,935 |
| 2012 | 89 | #2,144 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,451 |
| 2010 | 75 | #2,492 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,511 |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,053 |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,478 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,223 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,123 |
| 2004 | 50 | #3,126 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,955 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,779 |
| 2001 | 43 | #3,253 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,736 |
| 1995 | 39 | #3,021 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,154 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,936 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,503 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,164 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,816 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,521 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yocheved in 2025?
Yocheved ranked #2,996 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yocheved?
2,410 babies have been named Yocheved in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yocheved most popular?
Yocheved peaked in 2012, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Yocheved a boy or girl name?
Yocheved is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yocheved rising or falling?
Yocheved has been roughly stable over the past decade.