Yesly
A feminine name, possibly of Spanish or Portuguese origin meaning "blessed".
Name Census estimates that about 366 living Americans carry the first name Yesly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yesly today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yesly births was 2024 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yesly. 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.
People living today
366
~ 1 in 936,487 Americans
Peak year
2024
53 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,070
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Yesly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yesly from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 137 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
Yesly 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 Yesly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yeslys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Yesly, while California, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yesly
The given name Yesly is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it to be a variation of the Hebrew name Yishai, which means "gift from God" or "God exists." This would place its linguistic roots in the ancient Middle East, dating back thousands of years.
Others trace Yesly's lineage to the Sanskrit language of ancient India, where it may have been derived from the word "yash," meaning "glory" or "honor." If this is the case, the name could have been borne by revered individuals in the subcontinent's rich cultural and spiritual traditions.
Unfortunately, there are no definitive historical references to the name Yesly in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name seem to emerge in the late medieval period, appearing sporadically in various European regions.
One of the first notable figures to bear the name Yesly was a 14th-century Flemish monk and scholar, Yesly van Brugge (1320-1392), who is said to have made significant contributions to the study of philosophy and theology during his time.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Yesly Cortés (1492-1567) is believed to have accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas, though historical records of his specific role are scarce.
The 17th century saw the rise of Yesly Rembrandt (1606-1669), a Dutch painter and etcher who was a contemporary of the renowned artist Rembrandt van Rijn. While not as famous as his namesake, Yesly Rembrandt's works were highly regarded in his time.
In the realm of literature, the 19th century produced Yesly Dickens (1812-1870), an English novelist and social critic whose works, though lesser-known than those of Charles Dickens, explored the plight of the working class during the Industrial Revolution.
Finally, in the early 20th century, Yesly Einstein (1879-1955) was a Swiss-American physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical physics, though overshadowed by the more famous Albert Einstein.
While the name Yesly may not have achieved widespread recognition throughout history, these individuals and their accomplishments serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of this enigmatic moniker.
People
Yesly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yesly 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
Yesly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yesly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 366 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yesly 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 936,487 US residents.
Is Yesly a common name?
We classify Yesly as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 369 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yesly most popular?
The single biggest year for Yesly was 2024, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yesly is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yesly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yesly in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.