839births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · British Columbia
#7140France 2025
Yu is a girl name family recorded 839 times in 8 countries since 1972. It ranks highest today in France (#7140 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 2016, at 21.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Yu
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu | English | 381 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2007 | – |
| Yu | English | 302 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2012 | – |
| Yu | English | 54 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2012 | – |
| Yu | English | 45 | 🇫🇷 France | #7140 | 2025 | new |
| Yu | English | 23 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2016 | – |
| Yu | English | 16 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2003 | – |
Questions about Yu
How popular is the name Yu?
In 2025 it ranked #7140 in France. Official registers record 839 births across 8 countries.
When was Yu most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 2016, at 21.6 births per 100,000.
Is Yu a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Yu is a girl name.