Yuval
Every Yuval since 1967 — 633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yuval
Yuval is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,657 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 633 American babies have been named Yuval — about 65% boys and 35% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2007, when 32 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 Yuval stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yuval 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 | 7 | #13,147 | 7 | #10,657 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,905 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,753 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,537 | 7 | #10,764 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,422 | 8 | #9,534 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,328 | 9 | #8,865 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,133 | 6 | #12,103 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,919 | 5 | #14,202 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,848 | 8 | #9,639 |
| 2015 | 5 | #19,035 | 7 | #10,611 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #7,038 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,202 | 10 | #8,097 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,225 | 14 | #6,293 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,745 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,916 | 17 | #5,473 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,435 | 14 | #6,423 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,465 | 13 | #6,753 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,529 | 19 | #4,988 |
| 2006 | 6 | #17,118 | 17 | #5,295 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,906 | 18 | #4,819 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,705 | 12 | #6,509 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,307 | 9 | #7,812 |
| 2002 | 5 | #18,051 | 12 | #6,076 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,949 | 12 | #6,004 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,157 | 10 | #6,828 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,772 | 9 | #6,400 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,282 |
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Famous people named Yuval
- Yuval Noah Harari Historian · b. 1976
- Yuval Ne'eman Physicist · 1925–2006
- Yuval Steinitz Philosopher · b. 1958
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yuval in 2025?
Yuval ranked #10,657 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yuval?
633 babies have been named Yuval in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yuval most popular?
Yuval peaked in 2007, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Yuval a boy or girl name?
Yuval is used for both: about 35% of babies named Yuval have been girls and 65% boys.
Is the name Yuval rising or falling?
Yuval is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yuval?
Well-known people named Yuval include Yuval Noah Harari (historian), Yuval Ne'eman (physicist), Yuval Steinitz (philosopher).