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Yao

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

How common is Yao?

Recorded births named Yao by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	108 births
England & Wales since 1996	7 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.

Yao's popularity over time

Babies named Yao per year — United States (1984–2023). United States peaked in 1984 (10/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2010 (4/yr).

When was Yao popular?

Yao reached its peak in 1984, when it was the #10231 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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