Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuji since 1972
Babies named Yuji per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
The Japanese name Yuji has maintained a modest but steady presence in the United States since it first appeared in Social Security data in 1972. In 2025, the name ranked 6,446th with 1 in 131,390 newborn boys receiving the name, a reflection of its niche appeal outside Japan. Its trajectory has remained stable, and while it did not crack the top 1,000 in any state, its peak year to date is 2025, suggesting slow but consistent growth. The name's meaning is highly variable due to the flexibility of Japanese kanji, which allows parents to choose characters conveying aspirations such as heroism (yu) or abundance. As a Japanese name in an English-speaking context, Yuji carries a distinct cultural resonance, often chosen by families with Japanese heritage or an appreciation for Japanese culture.
Yuji is a Japanese masculine given name composed of two kanji characters. The first character, yu, can mean 'hero' or 'abundant,' and the second character, ji, often means 'second' or 'next,' but the overall meaning depends on the specific kanji combination chosen by the parents. The name has been in use since at least the 1970s and remains a common choice in Japan.
“Yuji” around the world
Where Yuji lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Yuji
Names that share Yuji's style, for a brother or sister.
