Masculine dossier · first seen 1969
Yu
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2002
Peak births
17
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Yu
How many people are named Yu?
An estimated 438 living Americans are named Yu.
How rare is Yu?
Yu is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 47.1% from its 2002 peak.
How old is the typical Yu?
The median age of a living American named Yu is approximately 24 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 35 years old.
Is Yu still popular?
Yes. Yu is holding steady, with 9 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Yu most common?
Yu has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 8.5× more often than the national baseline.
1969Peak 20022025
Peak year
2002
Decline from peak
47.1%
2025
9
All-time
449