Yao: how popular and famous is this name?

Curious to know how many people were given the name Yao in 2022 in the USA and how popular was Yao in the past? In this page you will discover the popularity rank of the name Yao over the years and how many boys were named Yao in the past 124 years. Also you will find a list of famous people and celebrities named Yao across different areas such as Entertainment (Actors, Directors, Singers), Sports, Business, Literature, Politics, Science, Arts, Technology and Journalism.

How popular is the name Yao?

According to the 2022 US Census Data, the name Yao holds the 13963rd position in popularity among boy names. This means that out of 45946 names, Yao is ranked as the 13963rd most popular. In 2021, a total of 0 baby boys in the USA were named Yao.

📋 When was the name Yao most popular and famous in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Yao reached its peak popularity in the United States in 1984. During that year, Yao ranked #10081 out of 45946 names. It is noteworthy that Yao has never reached the top 100 most popular names.

📋 When was the name Yao least popular in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Yao was at its least popular and relatively rare in the United States in 1990. During that year, Yao ranked #57989 in popularity, indicating that out of 45946 names, only 0 boys were given the name Yao.

📋 When were there more babies named Yao in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the highest number of babies named Yao was 1984.

📋 When were there fewer babies named Yao in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the fewest babies named Yao was 2021.

📋 Is Yao predominantly a boy or girl name ?

Yao is predominantly a boy name, with 100.0% of Yaos being boys and 0.0% of Yaos being girls.

📋 How many Yaos have there been in the USA?

From 1900 to 2022, there have been 103 people named Yao in the USA, comprising 103 boys and 0 girls.

📋 When was Yao first recorded as a name in the USA?

Yao was first recorded as a boy's name in 1984 and never as a girl's name.

📋 When did the usage of the name Yao's experience the most significant increase over the past 124 years?

Yao's saw its most substantial increase in 2017 when 8 babies were named Yao, marking an 60% increase compared to the previous year.

📋 When did the usage of the name Yao experience the most significant decrease over the past 124 years?

Yao's usage decreased the most in 1985 when 0 babies were named Yao, reflecting a --100% decrease compared to the previous year.

Famous Yaos

Here's the list of individuals named Yao who have gained notable recognition or achieved prominence in various fields. These individuals might have made significant contributions in areas like Entertainment, Sports, Business, History, Literature, Politics, Science, Arts and Technology.

🏆 Famous Yaos in Sports

Here's a list of individuals named Yao who have achieved notable recognition and made significant contributions within the realm of Sports. These celebrities have excelled in various sports, whether as athletes, coaches, or influential figures in sports administration:

Yao Ming
Yao Ming
  • Born: September 12, 1980
  • Age: 44
  • Birth sign: Virgo

Chinese athlete and highly-acclaimed center for the nbaaeurtms houston rockets.

🏛️ Famous Yaos in Politics

Here's a list famous people named Yao who have held significant political positions, played influential roles in government, advocated for specific causes or reforms, or had a lasting impact on political discourse or policy-making:

Yao Wenyuan
Yao Wenyuan

    Chinese writer and politician, member of the gang of four (b. 1931).

    Interesting facts about the name Yao

    📕 What are name variants for the name Yao?

    Yao's variants and other similar names include: Yago, Yvo

    📕 How to pronounce Yao?

    Yao' pronunciation is \yao\

    📕 What are other popular names that start with Y?

    Other popular names that start with Y include: Yusuf, Yaakov, Yasir, Yaneli, Yesenia, Yuri, Yasmeen, Yvonne, Ysabella, Yolanda.
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