Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuuki since 1989
Babies named Yuuki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 8 |
| 1990s | 5 | 84 |
| 2000s | 0 | 77 |
| 2010s | 11 | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Yuuki entered U.S. baby name records in 1989, a late arrival compared to many established names. It reached its highest popularity in 2001, when it ranked 12,008 overall with a rate of 1 in 341,615 boys. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic rise or fall. The name's Japanese origins tie it to a range of meanings, most commonly 'courage,' but its use in the United States remains modest and concentrated in areas with cultural exposure to Japan. No top states were recorded, indicating its rarity across the country.
Yuuki is a Japanese name with multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used. One common reading is 勇気 meaning 'courage', but it can also be formed from characters like 優樹 meaning 'superior tree' or 友希 meaning 'friend hope'. As a given name, it gained some usage internationally, particularly in the United States, starting in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by Japanese anime and media.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Yuki
Sibling names for Yuuki
Names that share Yuuki's style, for a brother or sister.
