317births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2014Peak · Argentina
#2437France 2025
Yao is a boy name family recorded 317 times in 3 countries since 1976. It ranks highest today in France (#2437 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Argentina in 2014, at 2.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Yao
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yao | French | 155 | 🇫🇷 France | #2437 | 2025 | ▲ 154 % |
| Yao | French | 108 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1984 | – |
| Yao | French | 54 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #2921 | 2014 | new |
Questions about Yao
How popular is the name Yao?
In 2025 it ranked #2437 in France. Official registers record 317 births across 3 countries.
When was Yao most popular?
It peaked in Argentina in 2014, at 2.0 births per 100,000.
Is Yao a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Yao is a boy name.