Yagiz
A Turkish name meaning "olive-colored, dark brown".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yagiz. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yagiz today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yagiz births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yagiz. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yagiz with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yagiz. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,168
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Yagiz: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yagiz by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yagiz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yagiz
The name Yagiz has its origins in the Turkish language and culture. It is derived from the Turkish word "yagiz," which means "dark brown" or "chestnut brown," likely referring to the color of hair or skin.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Yagiz can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire period, which spanned from the 13th to the 20th century. During this time, the name was primarily used within the Turkish-speaking regions of Anatolia and the Balkans.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Yagiz was Yagiz Pasha, a prominent Ottoman military commander and statesman who lived during the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Ottoman conquest of Rhodes in 1522 and served as the governor of several provinces within the Empire.
Another notable figure named Yagiz was Yagiz Efendi, a 17th-century Ottoman calligrapher and poet. His calligraphic works were highly esteemed, and he was known for his mastery of the intricate art form.
In the 19th century, Yagiz Ökçün, a Turkish writer and journalist, gained recognition for his contributions to the Ottoman literary scene. He was born in 1844 and dedicated his life to promoting the use of the Turkish language in literature and journalism.
Yagiz Akbulut, a Turkish basketball player, was a prominent figure in the early 20th century. Born in 1925, he represented the Turkish national team and played a crucial role in the development of basketball in Turkey.
Lastly, Yagiz Yeşilkaya, a contemporary Turkish actor and model, has gained fame for his roles in several popular Turkish television series and films. Born in 1985, he has become a household name in Turkey and has a significant following among fans of Turkish cinema.
While the name Yagiz has its roots in the Turkish language and culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities, reflecting the rich diversity of names and their cultural significance.
People
Yagiz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yagiz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yagiz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yagiz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yagiz going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yagiz a common name?
We classify Yagiz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yagiz most popular?
The single biggest year for Yagiz was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yagiz is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yagiz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yagiz a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yagiz in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yagiz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yagiz in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yagiz can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Yagiz?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.