Rising since 1992, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Yasser since 1975
Babies named Yasser per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yasser's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 108 |
| 2000s | 235 |
| 2010s | 454 |
| 2020s | 281 |
Meaning & origin
Yasser, an Arabic name meaning 'one who eases,' has been in consistent if modest use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 2022, and has been on a rising trajectory since 1992. Currently ranked 2,718th, about 1 in 36,342 newborn boys receives the name. The name appears most frequently in New York, Texas, and California, reflecting the distribution of Arab American communities. Yasser remains a traditional male name closely associated with Islamic heritage, though its straightforward pronunciation has given it broader appeal among English-speaking families seeking a distinctive yet accessible choice.
Yasser is the English transliteration of the Arabic name ياسر (Yāsir), derived from the root y-s-r meaning 'ease' or 'wealth'. It is a traditional male name in the Arab world, notably borne by Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader. The name has seen modest usage in the United States since the mid-1970s, primarily among families of Arab and Muslim heritage.
Where Yasser is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yasser” around the world
Where Yasser lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
105
babies in 2024
Quebec
12
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yas, Yassi
Variants: Yasir, Yasr
Sibling names for Yasser
Names that share Yasser's style, for a brother or sister.
