boy's name
Yunus
YOO-nus
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 5,601
England and Wales
#240
2025 births
Yunus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 151 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 206 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 2,558 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Yunus Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 325 |
| 2010s | 853 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 982 |
How Popular Is Yunus?
In 2025, Yunus was given to 206 babies in England and Wales, ranking #240 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Yunus Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Yunus Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Yûnus | Yûnus is Yunus written with a circumflex, used in France, where it ranks #1,138. | 130 |
| Yunûs | Yunûs is a rare spelling of Yunus, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Yunus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yunus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yunus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yunus
- Pronunciation YOO-nus
Sibling Names for Yunus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yunus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yunus
How popular is the name Yunus?
In 2025, Yunus was given to 206 babies in England and Wales, ranking #240 that year. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Yunus a girl's or a boy's name?
Yunus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yunus?
Yunus has 2 syllables.
When was Yunus most popular?
Yunus peaked in 2025, when 206 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Yunus a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Yunus currently ranks #240 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.