Yul
Boy name · Chinese · English · Russian
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #1,400 in 1960
5 babies were named Yul in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,269 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yul you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yul, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yul would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYul first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1960, when it ranked #1,400. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendYul has slipped 3,269 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Yul
Yul is a boy name of Chinese, English and Russian origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Y and ending in “-yul”. US birth records list Yul for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 55 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1960, when it ranked #1,400 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Chinese namesEnglish namesRussian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 | 81,301 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 88,417 boys |
| 1970s | 7.0 | 143,472 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 361,011 boys |
| 2000s | 2.7 | 367,647 boys |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 290,698 boys |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
More Chinese boy names
- Unisex name: Lee · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Naeem · comfort, bliss
- Unisex name: Tao · the way
- Unisex name: Bo
- Unisex name: Tai
- Unisex name: An
- Unisex name: Park
- Unisex name: Wei
Questions about the name Yul
What is the origin of the name Yul?
Yul has Chinese, English, Russian roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Lee, Naeem, Tao.
Is Yul a boy or girl name?
Yul is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yul?
Yul ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1960 (#1,400).