Yul
Every Yul since 1957 — 674 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yul
Yul is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,865 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 674 American babies have been named Yul. Its peak came in 1960, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Yul stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yul year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,865 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,207 |
| 2022 | 6 | #12,288 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,531 |
| 2019 | 6 | #12,100 |
| 2018 | 5 | #14,051 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,543 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2013 | 6 | #12,090 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,134 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,766 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,738 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,221 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,307 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,608 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,712 |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,332 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,642 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,310 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,802 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,232 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,243 |
| 1970 | 21 | #1,988 |
| 1965 | 23 | #1,668 |
| 1960 | 32 | #1,433 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Yul
- Yul Brynner Actor · 1920–1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yul in 2025?
Yul ranked #13,865 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yul?
674 babies have been named Yul in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yul most popular?
Yul peaked in 1960, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Yul a boy or girl name?
Yul is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yul rising or falling?
Yul is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yul?
Well-known people named Yul include Yul Brynner (actor).