Yechiel
2 countries#1906 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yechiel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,971 births recorded 1959–2025 · currently #1906 · peaked in 2025 with 82 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
75 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2019 with 11 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
75 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2019 with 11 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Yechiel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2449 | — |
| 2007 | #2235 | ↑214 |
| 2008 | #2432 | ↓197 |
| 2009 | #2663 | ↓231 |
| 2010 | #2262 | ↑401 |
| 2011 | #2232 | ↑30 |
| 2012 | #2238 | ↓6 |
| 2013 | #2165 | ↑73 |
| 2014 | #1884 | ↑281 |
| 2015 | #2086 | ↓202 |
| 2016 | #2184 | ↓98 |
| 2017 | #2270 | ↓86 |
| 2018 | #2507 | ↓237 |
| 2019 | #2062 | ↑445 |
| 2020 | #2437 | ↓375 |
| 2021 | #2349 | ↑88 |
| 2022 | #2117 | ↑232 |
| 2023 | #2064 | ↑53 |
| 2024 | #1938 | ↑126 |
| 2025 | #1906 | ↑32 |
Frequently asked questions about Yechiel
Is Yechiel a popular name?
Yes — Yechiel currently ranks #1906 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Yechiel more common for boys or girls?
Yechiel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Yechiel most popular?
Yechiel peaked in 2025 in United States, with 82 recorded births that year.
Is Yechiel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Yechiel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3988 in 1959 to #1906 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Yechiel?
At least 2,046 babies have been recorded with the name Yechiel across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Yechiel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yechiel appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Yechiel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Yechiel include Tayden, Yasiel, Asad.
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