Younes
Every Younes since 1999 — 645 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Younes
Younes is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,143 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 645 American babies have been named Younes. Its peak came in 2025, when 68 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Younes stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Younes year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2,143 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2,189 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,344 |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,096 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2,971 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,413 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,792 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,169 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,223 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,619 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,541 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,247 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,395 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,715 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,102 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,573 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,096 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,686 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,572 |
| 2006 | 7 | #10,639 |
| 2005 | 11 | #7,085 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,521 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,809 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,627 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,532 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,307 |
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Famous people named Younes
- Younes El Aynaoui Tennis player · b. 1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Younes in 2025?
Younes ranked #2,143 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Younes?
645 babies have been named Younes in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Younes most popular?
Younes peaked in 2025, when 68 newborns received the name.
Is Younes a boy or girl name?
Younes is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Younes rising or falling?
Younes is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Younes?
Well-known people named Younes include Younes El Aynaoui (tennis player).