Yuvraj
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "prince" or "heir to the throne".
Name Census estimates that about 1,188 living Americans carry the first name Yuvraj. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yuvraj today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuvraj births was 2016 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuvraj. 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
- • Yuvraj is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 288,514 Americans
Peak year
2016
74 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,545
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Yuvraj: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuvraj from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 578 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yuvraj remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuvraj 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 Yuvraj during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuvrajs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Yuvraj, while Ohio, Indiana, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 79 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuvraj
The name Yuvraj is of Hindu origin and is derived from the Sanskrit words "yuva" meaning "young" and "raj" meaning "king" or "ruler." It is a compound name that translates to "young prince" or "heir apparent."
The earliest known use of the name Yuvraj dates back to ancient India, where it was commonly given to the sons and heirs of kings and rulers. The name is mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and texts, including the Vedas and the Puranas, which are ancient Indian religious and mythological texts.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Yuvraj can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where it is used to refer to the young prince Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna and Subhadra. Abhimanyu was a skilled warrior who played a pivotal role in the Kurukshetra War, as described in the Mahabharata.
Throughout Indian history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yuvraj. One of the most famous was Yuvraj Singh Dhillon (1892-1963), an Indian cricketer who captained the Indian cricket team in the 1930s and is considered one of the greatest cricketers of his era.
Another prominent figure was Yuvraj Singh Bundela (1554-1615), the founder of the Bundela Rajput dynasty and the ruler of the Bundelkhand region in central India. He is known for his military campaigns and for establishing a strong kingdom in the region.
Yuvraj Singh Sidhu (1932-2003) was an Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress party. He served as a member of the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian parliament) and held various ministerial positions in the Indian government.
Yuvraj Singh (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian cricketer who has represented the Indian national cricket team. He is best known for his exceptional batting and fielding skills and has been a key player in several of India's major cricketing victories, including the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Yuvraj Walmiki (born 1983) is an Indian actor and model who has appeared in various Bollywood films and television shows. He is known for his roles in popular TV series such as "Pavitra Rishta" and "Dill Mill Gayye."
The name Yuvraj continues to be a popular choice for baby names in India and among the Indian diaspora around the world, reflecting its deep cultural and historical significance.
People
Yuvraj + last name combinations
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Other names starting with Y
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FAQ
Yuvraj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuvraj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,188 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuvraj 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 288,514 US residents.
Is Yuvraj a common name?
We classify Yuvraj as "Rare". It ranks above 91.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuvraj most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuvraj was 2016, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuvraj is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yuvraj a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuvraj 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.