Yuvraj

Yuvraj - A very unique male name

Yuvraj appeared on the charts for the first time in 2001 on position #3071. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Yuvraj and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Yuvraj? 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 Yuvraj. The baby boy name Yuvraj was given to 25 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2258 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 58,651 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yuvraj peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 1707.

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Yuvraj is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yuvraj is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,117 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,362.

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 Yuvraj is where you live.

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Yuvraj origin and meaning

Sanskrit (Indian)

'Crown prince' — from Sanskrit yuva, young, and rājan, king

Yuvraj is the title of a crown prince in Indian tradition, used as a given name in Hindu and Sikh families. It entered American data in 2001.

Attested etymology

Yuvraj is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

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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.

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Even more about Yuvraj

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 Yuvraj 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 Yuvraj?

2 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

yoov-RAHJ · /jʊvˈrɑːdʒ/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Yuvraaj — Long-vowel transliteration variant

Nicknames: Yuvi

Famous bearers

• Yuvraj Singh — Indian international cricketer (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

InternationalRoyal

Why parents choose it

Yuvraj carries royal meaning in a compact, confident form, and is a familiar choice in Indian diaspora families.

Worth knowing

• Initial Yuv- is sometimes misheard or misspelled by those new to the name