Yetzael
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength".
Name Census estimates that about 171 living Americans carry the first name Yetzael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yetzael today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yetzael births was 2024 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yetzael. 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
171
~ 1 in 2,004,411 Americans
Peak year
2024
33 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,511
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Yetzael: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yetzael from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 109 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
Yetzael 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 Yetzael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yetzaels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Yetzael, while California, Pennsylvania, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yetzael
The name Yetzael is a relatively rare and unique name, with its origins rooted in ancient Hebrew and Jewish culture. It is believed to have been derived from the Hebrew phrase "yetzi el," which translates to "one who comes from God" or "born of God." This name carries a profound spiritual significance, reflecting a deep connection to the divine.
The earliest known references to the name Yetzael can be traced back to the biblical era, where it is mentioned in the Book of Samuel. This ancient text, believed to have been written around the 7th century BCE, recounts the story of a prophet named Samuel, who anointed the first two kings of the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Yetzael was a 12th-century scholar and rabbi from Spain, known as Yetzael ben Yosef Ha-Levi. He was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Jewish culture in Spain and is renowned for his contributions to the study of Jewish law and philosophy.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Yetzael ben Avraham Suleiman emerged as a prominent Kabbalist and mystic from Safed, a city in present-day Israel. His teachings and writings on the esoteric aspects of Judaism had a profound impact on the development of Jewish mysticism during that period.
Another notable individual with the name Yetzael was a 17th-century Dutch poet and playwright, Yetzael van den Vondel. Born in 1587, he was one of the most influential writers of the Dutch Golden Age and is celebrated for his contributions to the development of Dutch literature and theater.
In more recent times, Yetzael Nahuati was a renowned Mexican artist and muralist, born in 1924. His vibrant and captivating murals, depicting scenes from Mexican culture and history, can be found adorning the walls of various buildings throughout Mexico City and other parts of the country. Nahuati's works have become iconic representations of Mexican art and symbolism.
While the name Yetzael is not as common as some other names, its rich history and profound meanings have endured through the centuries, carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields, from religion and scholarship to art and literature.
People
Yetzael + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yetzael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yetzael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 171 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yetzael 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 2,004,411 US residents.
Is Yetzael a common name?
We classify Yetzael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 172 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yetzael most popular?
The single biggest year for Yetzael was 2024, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yetzael is about 6 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 Yetzael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yetzael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yetzael 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 Yetzael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yetzael 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 Yetzael 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 Americans are named Yetzael?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.