Yuval
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "stream".
Name Census estimates that about 608 living Americans carry the first name Yuval. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 64.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Yuval today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuval births was 2007 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuval. 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
608
~ 1 in 563,741 Americans
Peak year
2007
32 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,537
Tracked since 1967
Gender
Gender distribution for Yuval
Yuval is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 619 total registrations, 402 (64.9%) were male and 217 (35.1%) were female.
Yuval as a male name
- Ranked #10,857 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2007 (19 births)
Yuval as a female name
- Ranked #9,537 in 2021
- 11 female births in 2021
- Peak: 2001 (16 births)
Popularity
Yuval: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuval from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 242 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuval 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 Yuval during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuvals live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuval
The name Yuval has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots that can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Biblical Hebrew word "yuval," which means "stream" or "brook." This connection to water sources likely reflects the importance of these natural resources in the arid regions where ancient Hebrew communities lived.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yuval can be found in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. Yuval is mentioned as the son of Lamech and Adah, and is described as "the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe." This association with music and instruments adds a cultural dimension to the name's heritage.
Throughout history, the name Yuval has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Yuval, a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Spain during the 11th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the literary tradition of Hebrew poetry and for his influential works on Jewish philosophy.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Yuval Ne'eman, an Israeli physicist and military leader who lived from 1925 to 2006. Ne'eman made significant contributions to the field of particle physics and played a crucial role in the development of Israel's nuclear program. He also served as a minister in the Israeli government and was heavily involved in the country's political sphere.
In the realm of music, Yuval Waldman is a renowned Israeli violinist and composer who has performed and recorded extensively. Born in 1966, Waldman has collaborated with various artists across genres and has been celebrated for his innovative and genre-blending compositions.
Yuval Steinitz, born in 1958, is an Israeli politician and philosopher who has served in various ministerial roles, including as Minister of Finance and Minister of National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Resources. He has been a prominent figure in Israeli politics for several decades.
Yuval Harari, born in 1976, is an Israeli historian and philosopher who has gained international acclaim for his best-selling books, including "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" and "Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow." His works explore the past, present, and future of human civilization, making him a influential voice in contemporary intellectual discourse.
While the name Yuval has ancient roots and a rich cultural heritage, its enduring appeal and continued use throughout history underscore its timeless quality and the enduring connections it holds to its Hebrew origins.
People
Yuval + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yuval: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuval?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 608 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuval 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 563,741 US residents.
Is Yuval a common name?
We classify Yuval as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 619 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuval most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuval was 2007, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuval is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yuval a male name?
Yes, 64.9% of people registered as Yuval 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.
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.