How popular is the name Yale in 2025?

Yale is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Yale most popular?

Yale peaked in 1908, reaching #1217 among US boy names.

Yale will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Yale entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1217 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1217

peak (1908)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 800 people named Yale are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Yale alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Yale in 2025?: Yale is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Yale most popular?: Yale peaked in 1908, reaching #1217 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Yale with classmates?: Yale will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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