Yafet
boy name#7194 in 2025Yafet entered the US charts in 1997, peaked at #3776 in 2016, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1997–2025
#7194
rank today
#3776
peak (2016)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8539 |
| 2000s | #5813 |
| 2010s | #4871 |
| 2020s | #6809 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yafet has been most popular in MD, TX, VA.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Yafet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yafet is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yafet in 2025?
- Yafet ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yafet most popular?
- Yafet peaked in 2016, reaching #3776 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yafet with classmates?
- Yafet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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