Yu
4 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
830 births recorded 1969–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 2007 with 35 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
674 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 73 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
614 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2009 with 62 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
60 births recorded 2003–2014 · peaked in 2009 with 11 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
58 births recorded 1981–2018 · peaked in 2017 with 8 births
Most common in: Paris, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Yu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6094 | — |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↓528 |
| 2008 | #9871 | ↓3249 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↓1123 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑1301 |
| 2011 | #10808 | ↓1115 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↑2650 |
| 2013 | #7537 | ↑621 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓1244 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↑741 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↑883 |
| 2017 | #9696 | ↓2539 |
| 2018 | #7136 | ↑2560 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓507 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↑609 |
| 2021 | #7587 | ↓553 |
| 2022 | #7262 | ↑325 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓3559 |
| 2024 | #12349 | ↓1528 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑4106 |
Frequently asked questions about Yu
Is Yu a popular name?
Yes — Yu currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Yu more common for boys or girls?
Yu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Yu most popular?
Yu peaked in 2007 in United States, with 35 recorded births that year.
Is Yu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Yu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4404 in 1969 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Yu?
At least 1,562 babies have been recorded with the name Yu across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Yu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yu appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Yu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Yu include Zachari.
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