Yuma
Every Yuma since 1974 — 460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yuma
Yuma is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,231 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 460 American babies have been named Yuma — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 25 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 Yuma stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yuma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #17,211 | 10 | #8,231 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,226 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,279 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,250 | 11 | #7,751 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #8,140 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,935 | 13 | #6,760 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,750 | 13 | #6,694 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,365 | 13 | #6,672 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,753 | 14 | #6,336 |
| 2015 | 5 | #19,033 | 16 | #5,737 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,695 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,397 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,848 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,511 | 11 | #7,489 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,768 | 11 | #7,574 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,790 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,446 | 19 | #5,063 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,440 | 7 | #10,890 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,399 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #10,126 |
| 2004 | 7 | #14,146 | 9 | #8,133 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #12,726 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,629 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,320 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,780 | 10 | #6,826 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,399 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,405 |
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Famous people named Yuma
- Yuma Asami Pornographic actor · b. 1987
- Yuma Takahashi Soccer player · b. 1990
- Yuma Hiroki Soccer player · b. 1992
- Yuma Kawamori Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yuma in 2025?
Yuma ranked #8,231 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yuma?
460 babies have been named Yuma in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yuma most popular?
Yuma peaked in 2008, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Yuma a boy or girl name?
Yuma is used for both: about 22% of babies named Yuma have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Yuma rising or falling?
Yuma is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yuma?
Well-known people named Yuma include Yuma Asami (pornographic actor), Yuma Takahashi (soccer player), Yuma Hiroki (soccer player).