Yule
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #15,251 in 2021
0 babies were named Yule in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 2021–2025
US births per million boys, 2014–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yule you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryYule first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #15,251.
About the name Yule
Yule is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-ule”. US birth records list Yule for girls only in 2021, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #15,251 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2021, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.0 | 333,333 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Yule
What is the origin of the name Yule?
Yule has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Yule a boy or girl name?
Both. Yule is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Yule?
Yule is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #15,251 in 2021.