Yassiel
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly Arabic or Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Yassiel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yassiel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yassiel births was 2017 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yassiel. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yassiel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
2017
9 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,845
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Yassiel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yassiel from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 31 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yassiel 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 Yassiel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yassiel
The name Yassiel has its origins in the Hebrew language, tracing back to ancient times. It is a combination of two Hebrew words, "Yah," which is a shortened form of the name of the Almighty, and "siel," meaning "God's portion" or "God's gift." Thus, the name Yassiel carries the meaning of "God's gift" or "portion of God."
This beautiful name is rooted in Jewish tradition and is believed to have been used by Jewish communities in various regions, including the Middle East and parts of Europe. However, the exact time period when it first emerged is uncertain, as records of personal names from ancient times are often scarce or incomplete.
While there are no definitive mentions of the name Yassiel in major religious texts or historical records, its Hebrew roots suggest that it may have been used by Jewish families for centuries, possibly as early as the times of the ancient Israelites.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yassiel was a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher from the 12th century, Yassiel ben Isaac. Born in Spain in the year 1120, he made significant contributions to the study of Jewish law and ethics, leaving a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yassiel was a 16th-century Jewish poet from Italy, Yassiel da Modena. Born in 1550, he was renowned for his beautiful verses, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 19th century, Yassiel Hirsch was a prominent Jewish educator and author from Germany. Born in 1818, he dedicated his life to promoting education and literacy among Jewish communities, authoring several influential works on Jewish history and culture.
Yassiel Rabinowitz, born in 1876 in Russia, was a pioneering Zionist leader and activist. He played a pivotal role in the early days of the Zionist movement, advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland in what is now Israel.
Yassiel Kaplan, born in 1920 in Poland, was a Holocaust survivor and renowned author. His powerful memoir, "Scroll of Agony," chronicled his harrowing experiences during the Nazi occupation and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable suffering.
While the name Yassiel may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and profound meaning continue to resonate with those who carry it, serving as a reminder of the enduring connections between language, culture, and the eternal human quest for meaning.
People
Yassiel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yassiel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yassiel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yassiel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yassiel 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Yassiel a common name?
We classify Yassiel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 57 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yassiel most popular?
The single biggest year for Yassiel was 2017, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yassiel is about 7 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 Yassiel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yassiel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yassiel 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 Yassiel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yassiel 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 Yassiel 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 have Yassiel as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.