Yukari
A Japanese feminine name meaning "fragrant" or "lovely fragrance".
Name Census estimates that about 177 living Americans carry the first name Yukari. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yukari today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yukari births was 2006 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yukari. 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
177
~ 1 in 1,936,465 Americans
Peak year
2006
13 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2019 SSA rank
#15,477
Tracked since 1985
Census
Yukari in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,023 people with the first name Yukari, which placed it at #12,227 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#12,227
National first-name rank
People counted
1.0K
1,023 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
84.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yukari
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yukari is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Yukari described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Yukari at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander84.1% · 860
- Hispanic or Latino9.0% · 92
- Two or more races3.3% · 34
- White1.8% · 18
- Black or African American1.7% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 2
Popularity
Yukari: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yukari from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 77 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Yukari remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yukari 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 Yukari during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yukaris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yukari
The name Yukari originates from the Japanese language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Japanese words "yuki," meaning "snow," and "kari," meaning "to hunt." Historically, the name was associated with individuals who were skilled hunters or lived in snowy regions.
In Japanese folklore, there are references to a deity named Yukari-Onna, who was believed to be the personification of the mist or fog that rises from the snow. This mythological figure was said to lure unsuspecting travelers into the mountains, where they would become lost and disoriented.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yukari can be found in the 8th century Japanese poetry collection, "Man'yoshu." A female poet named Yukari no Akinokomachi is featured in this anthology, although little is known about her life and background.
During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), a renowned female calligrapher named Yukari no Shushi gained recognition for her exceptional calligraphic skills. Her works were highly prized and often commissioned by members of the imperial court.
In the 13th century, a Buddhist monk named Yukari no Shonen became a prominent figure in the Rinzai Zen tradition. He was known for his influential teachings and his role in establishing several Zen monasteries throughout Japan.
Another notable individual with the name Yukari was Yukari Ichiki (1828-1869), a samurai who played a significant role in the Meiji Restoration. He was a loyal supporter of the imperial cause and fought against the Tokugawa shogunate.
In the modern era, the name Yukari has been borne by several famous Japanese individuals, including Yukari Oshima (1967-present), a renowned actress and singer, and Yukari Tatsunami (1976-present), a professional golfer who has won multiple tournaments on the LPGA tour.
While the name Yukari may have evolved and gained popularity over time, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage and linguistic roots of Japan, where it has held significance for centuries.
People
Yukari + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yukari 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
Yukari: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yukari?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 177 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yukari 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 1,936,465 US residents.
Is Yukari a common name?
We classify Yukari as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 180 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yukari most popular?
The single biggest year for Yukari was 2006, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yukari is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Yukari in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,023 people with the name Yukari, or 0.34 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,227 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Yukari in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Yukari?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Yukari appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,030 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Yukari?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yukari is Asian/Pacific Islander at 84.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Yukari most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Yukari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.1% (860 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Yukari in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yukari a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yukari 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.
Is Yukari still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yukari 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 Yukari 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.
How many people have Yukari as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Yukari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.