Yadier
Yadier is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
He will enlighten or God knows.
Origin and history
Yadier is a masculine name with modern popularity in Spanish-speaking communities and the United States. It is widely considered a variant or adaptation of names like Yair or Jahdiel, carrying Hebrew etymological roots. In the U.S., it gained visibility through prominent professional baseball players.
Popularity in the United States
842 babies in the United States have been named Yadier since 1880. It ranks #3834 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1743.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.9 %)
- CA (18.9 %)
- AZ (13 %)
- NY (13 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 196 |
| 2010-2019 | 462 |
| 2020-2029 | 184 |
Famous people named Yadier
- Yadier Molina: Baseball player, Manager
Fun facts
- The name's usage in the United States was significantly elevated by Puerto Rican Major League Baseball star Yadier Molina.
- Yadier evolved as a contemporary Hispanic variant inspired by classic Hebrew names ending in -iel or -ir.