Yunior
Every Yunior since 1993 — 364 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yunior
Yunior is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,852 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 364 American babies have been named Yunior. Its peak came in 2007, when 23 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 Yunior stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yunior year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,852 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,651 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,912 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,624 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,676 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,572 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,717 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,603 |
| 2017 | 6 | #12,208 |
| 2016 | 10 | #8,135 |
| 2015 | 6 | #12,057 |
| 2014 | 6 | #12,073 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,095 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,534 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,767 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,352 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,969 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,383 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,369 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,858 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,214 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,484 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,236 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,906 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,521 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,907 |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,311 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yunior in 2025?
Yunior ranked #4,852 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yunior?
364 babies have been named Yunior in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yunior most popular?
Yunior peaked in 2007, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Yunior a boy or girl name?
Yunior is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yunior rising or falling?
Yunior is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.