Rising since 1995, #2,451 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuvraj since 1993
Babies named Yuvraj per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 320 |
| 2010s | 578 |
| 2020s | 332 |
Meaning & origin
Yuvraj entered U.S. naming records in 1993 and has been steadily rising in use, reflecting the growing visibility of Indian names in multicultural America. Its peak popularity came in 2016, likely fueled by the international fame of cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Although still relatively uncommon with a rank of 2451 in 2025 and only 1 in 31,056 boys receiving the name, its trajectory has been climbing since 1995. Two leading states, New York and California, report the highest usage, consistent with large Indian-American populations there. The name's meaning, "prince" or "heir to the throne," carries royal connotations in Sanskrit, making it a culturally resonant choice for families honoring Indian heritage.
Yuvraj derives from the Sanskrit युवराज (yuvarāja), a compound of युवन् (yuvan, “young”) and राज (rāja, “king”). It traditionally designates the crown prince or heir apparent in Indian royal courts. The name has been adopted widely across Hindu communities in India and the diaspora and saw increased international visibility after the cricketer Yuvraj Singh rose to prominence in the early 2000s.
Where Yuvraj is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yuvraj” around the world
Where Yuvraj lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
New Zealand
15
babies in 2025
Sources: NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuvy, Raj, Yuvi
Variants: Yuvaraj, Yuvaraja
Sibling names for Yuvraj
Names that share Yuvraj's style, for a brother or sister.
