Yered
An Ethiopian masculine name of Ge'ez origin meaning "descending".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yered. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yered today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yered births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yered. 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 Yered. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,073
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Yered: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yered 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 Yered 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yered
Yered is a given name of ancient Hebrew origin, derived from the Biblical figure Jared, whose name is spelled ירד (Yered) in Hebrew. The name is believed to have originated during the ancient period when the Hebrew language and culture flourished in the Middle East, particularly in the region of Canaan and the Levant.
The name Yered is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, one of the foundational texts of the Hebrew Bible. According to the narrative, Yered was a descendant of Adam and lived during the antediluvian era, before the great flood. He was the father of Enoch and was known for his longevity, living for 962 years.
In the biblical account, Yered's name is often interpreted to mean "descent" or "one who descends," which may allude to his role as a progenitor or his spiritual journey. However, the exact meaning and etymology of the name are subject to debate among scholars.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Yered was the biblical figure himself, whose life is believed to have occurred during the ancient era, though precise dates are difficult to determine. Beyond the biblical narrative, there are limited historical records of individuals named Yered during the ancient and medieval periods.
In more recent history, a notable bearer of the name was Yered Kidane Yihdego, an Eritrean politician who served as the Speaker of the Eritrean National Assembly from 2004 to 2017. He was born in 1951 and played a significant role in the country's political landscape.
Another individual named Yered was Yered Zeleke, an Ethiopian artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting traditional Ethiopian life and culture. He was born in 1969 and gained recognition for his contribution to the contemporary art scene in Ethiopia.
In the realm of academia, Yered Haile-Selassie, an Ethiopian-American paleoanthropologist, made significant contributions to the study of human evolution. He was born in 1971 and has been involved in numerous fossil discoveries and research projects in Africa.
Additionally, Yered Kidanemariam is an Eritrean track and field athlete who specializes in long-distance running. He represented Eritrea in various international competitions, including the World Championships and Olympic Games, and has won several medals for his country.
Despite its ancient origins and biblical references, the name Yered remains relatively uncommon in modern times, but it continues to carry a rich cultural and historical significance, particularly within the Hebrew and Semitic traditions.
People
Yered + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yered 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
Yered: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yered?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yered 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yered a common name?
We classify Yered as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yered most popular?
The single biggest year for Yered was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yered is about 13 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 Yered in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yered a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yered 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 Yered still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yered 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 Yered 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 called Yered?
You can see how many Americans are named Yered on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.