Yankee
boy nameYankee entered the US charts in 2007, peaked at #12367 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2007–2025
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rank today
#12367
peak (2007)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12367 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Yankee are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Yankee alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yankee in 2025?
- Yankee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yankee most popular?
- Yankee peaked in 2007, reaching #12367 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yankee with classmates?
- Yankee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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