Yoruba
girl nameYoruba entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #6558 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#6558
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7119 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Yoruba are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Yoruba alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yoruba in 2025?
- Yoruba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Yoruba most popular?
- Yoruba peaked in 1972, reaching #6558 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yoruba with classmates?
- Yoruba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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