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Yale

Yale is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Yale?

Recorded births named Yale by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	1,416 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Yale's popularity over time

Babies named Yale per year — United States (1908–2022). United States peaked in 1929 (29/yr).

When was Yale popular?

Yale reached its peak in 1929, when it was the #2616 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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