Yug

Yug - A very unique male name

Yug appeared on the charts for the first time in 2005 on position #4200. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yug and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yug? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Yug. The baby boy name Yug was given to 62 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1568 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 23,650 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yug peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1568.

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Yug is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yug is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #912 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,074.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yug is where you live.

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Yug origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

From Sanskrit yuga, 'an age, an era' in Hindu cosmology

Yug is an Indian name from Sanskrit yuga, one of the great ages or eras of the world in Hindu thought. It entered U.S. data in 2005 and reached its highest use in 2025.

Attested etymology

Yug is a 3 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Yug, pop culture references for the name Yug and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Yug

We've found the following names that sound similar to Yug, sorted by popularity.

Yehoshua / Yash / Yeshua / Yoshio / Yeshaya / Yossi / Yukio / Yishai / Yasuo / Yuki /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Yug

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Yug a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Yug?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

YOOG · /juːɡ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2005, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents, often in Indian-American families, choose Yug for a one-syllable name with a large, cosmological meaning.

Worth knowing

• Unfamiliar in English, so it will often need spelling — Y-U-G