Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Yotam since 1993
Babies named Yotam per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2002, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yotam's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Yotam entered U.S. records in 1993, making it a relatively modern presence in American naming. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when it reached its highest rank. The name has remained stable in usage, never breaking into the top 1,000 but maintaining a steady if niche appeal. As of 2025, about 1 in every 341,615 newborns receives this name, reflecting its uncommon but not unheard-of status. Yotam is primarily borne by boys, and its Hebrew roots connect it to biblical tradition, offering a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with both ancient heritage and contemporary sound.
Yotam is a Hebrew name derived from the elements "Yah" (a shortened form of Yahweh) and "tam" meaning "perfect, complete." In the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), Yotam (also spelled Jotham) was a son of Judge Gideon and later a king of Judah. The name has been used among Jewish communities for centuries and has seen modern adoption in Israel and among English-speaking families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoti, Tam
Variants: Jotham, Yotham
Sibling names for Yotam
Names that share Yotam's style, for a brother or sister.
