Unisex nameCurrently #14,169 in the USFalling
Yu
//ˈju//
1 syllablePeak year: 20072 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yu's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Yu's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yu |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 20 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Yu through the decades
- Yu peaked in 2007, when 35 babies were named Yu in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yu has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yu currently ranks #14,169 in the US and is cooling off.