Yog
A masculine Hindu name derived from the Sanskrit word "yoga", meaning "union".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yog. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yog today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yog births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yog. 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 Yog. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,087
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Yog: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yog 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 Yog 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 Yog
The name Yog has its origins in ancient India, where it was derived from the Sanskrit word "yuga," which means "era" or "age." The name is believed to have been used as early as the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period, when it was associated with the concept of cosmic cycles or yugas.
In Hinduism, the concept of yugas plays a significant role in the understanding of the cyclical nature of time and the universe. The name Yog could have been used to refer to an individual born during a particular yuga or era, symbolizing their connection to the cosmic cycles and the spiritual significance of their birth.
The earliest known historical reference to the name Yog can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, particularly in the Puranas and the Mahabharata. In these texts, Yog is mentioned as a sage, a rishi, or a legendary figure associated with various spiritual and philosophical teachings.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Yog in ancient Indian history was Yogananda, a renowned yogi and spiritual teacher who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with developing the philosophical system known as Yoga, which aimed to achieve union with the divine through physical, mental, and spiritual practices.
Another notable figure with the name Yog was Yog Raj, a legendary king from the Sunga Dynasty who ruled parts of ancient India between 185-149 BCE. He was known for his patronage of the arts, culture, and religious institutions during his reign.
In the 9th century CE, Yog Bhushan, a celebrated scholar and mathematician, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and astrology. His works, such as the "Yog Bhushan Samhita," were widely studied and influential in his time.
During the 12th century CE, Yog Vashishtha, a renowned Hindu sage and philosopher, authored the influential text "Yoga Vashishtha," which explored the nature of consciousness, reality, and the path to enlightenment through the teachings of yoga.
In more recent history, Yog Raj Khanna, an Indian freedom fighter and political activist, played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule in the early 20th century.
While the name Yog has its roots in ancient India and is deeply connected to Hindu philosophy and spirituality, it has also been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds around the world, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations.
People
Yog + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yog 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
Yog: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yog?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yog 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 Yog a common name?
We classify Yog 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 Yog most popular?
The single biggest year for Yog was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yog 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 Yog in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yog a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yog 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 Yog still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yog 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 Yog 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 Yog as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Yog, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.