Yue
Meaningmoon; joy · Chinese
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #7,250 in 2021
11 babies were named Yue in the US in 2025. It has climbed 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2002–2025
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yue you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yue, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yue would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYue first shows up in US birth records in 1982, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 43 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #7,250.
- New on the sceneYue wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2002.
- TrendYue has climbed 93 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Chinese, Yue means “moon; joy”.
About the name Yue
Yue is a girl name of Chinese origin meaning “moon; joy”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Y and ending in “-yue”. US birth records list Yue for girls from 2002 to 2025, in 16 of those 24 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #7,250 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:Chinese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 girls |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 261,097 girls |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 139,535 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,269,841 boys |
| 1990s | 2.7 | 369,004 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 2020s | 1.4 | 689,655 boys |
More Chinese girl names
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Moxie · courage, nerve
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
- Girl name: China · from China
- Unisex name: Kinley
- Unisex name: Naia
- Girl name: Maylin
Questions about the name Yue
What does the name Yue mean?
Yue means “moon; joy” in Chinese.
What is the origin of the name Yue?
Yue has Chinese roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Nailah, Leigh, Moxie.
Is Yue a boy or girl name?
Yue is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yue?
Yue ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#7,250).