Boy · #3,407 in 2026

Yanky

Name: Popularity of the name Yanky in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yanky, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,407

Peak Rank

#3,407 (2026)

Total Babies

294

5-Yr Trend

+141%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#3407

Peak Rank

294

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yanky

Yanky first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 35 Yankys were born — ranking #3,407 that year. As of 2026, Yanky ranks #3,407 for baby boys with 35 births, rising sharply (+141% over the past five years). In total, more than 294 Yankys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Yanky

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yanky is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Yankee
Yankey
Yankie
Yanko
Yankees
Yank
Yanks
Yanked
Yanker
Hanky
Hankie
Hankey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yanky

What does the name Yanky mean?

Yanky is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yanky in 2026?

In 2026, Yanky ranks #3,407 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.

When was Yanky most popular?

Yanky reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,407 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yanky most popular?

Yanky has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yanky.

Is Yanky a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yanky is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yanky?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yanky include Hence, Nim, Twyman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yanky

Yanky is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 294 births in the dataset. Yanky's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,407. Use the chart and map above to compare Yanky's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.