How old is someone named Yael?
The average Yael is 17 years old.
Half of all living Yaels are between 6 and 22.
When was Yael popular?
Most of the Yaels in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2023 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 154 | 140 |
| 1970s | 359 | 340 |
| 1980s | 543 | 520 |
| 1990s | 704 | 690 |
| 2000s | 2,258 | 2,200 |
| 2010s | 3,235 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 2,437 | 2,400 |
How many Yaels are still alive?
About 9,600 Yaels are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 9,700 babies named Yael since 1954.
Nearly every Yael ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Yael?
About half of living Yaels are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 5%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 36%
- Gen Alpha 49%
Is Yael an old name?
No. Yael is one of the youngest names around: younger than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Yael will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Yael a boy or girl name?
Both. 46% of living Yaels are women and 54% are men.
The women average 23 and the men 12.
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Yael's name twin is Alessandro. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alessandro's age curve is the closest match to Yael's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Yael
How old is the average Yael?
The average Yael in the US is 17 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Yael?
About 9,600 Yaels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 9,700 babies given the name since 1954.
When was the name Yael most popular?
In 2023, when about 470 baby boys were named Yael.
Is Yael a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 49% of living Yaels, but the name spans several generations.
Is Yael a boy or girl name?
Both. 46% of living Yaels are women and 54% are men. The women average 23 and the men 12.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this