Yunis
Every Yunis since 1997 — 441 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yunis
Yunis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,378 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 441 American babies have been named Yunis. Its peak came in 2024, when 38 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 Yunis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yunis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,378 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,211 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,452 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,613 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,490 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,694 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,344 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,604 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,776 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,985 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,988 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,540 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,398 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,849 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,490 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,776 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,970 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,752 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,609 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,414 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,444 |
| 2004 | 5 | #13,185 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,870 |
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| 2001 | 6 | #10,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yunis in 2025?
Yunis ranked #3,378 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yunis?
441 babies have been named Yunis in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yunis most popular?
Yunis peaked in 2024, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Yunis a boy or girl name?
Yunis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yunis rising or falling?
Yunis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.