Yug
Yug is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Era, epoch, or age of time.
Origin and history
Yug is a male given name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'era', 'epoch', or 'generation'. It has gained popularity in India and among Indian diaspora communities in recent years. In the United States, it is a relatively modern name choice with increasing usage since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
712 babies in the United States have been named Yug since 1880. It ranks #3964 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1622.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.4 %)
- NJ (33.3 %)
- TX (12.7 %)
- GA (4.6 %)
- NC (2.5 %)
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 | 85 |
| 2010-2019 | 322 |
| 2020-2029 | 305 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Sanskrit word 'yuga', which denotes a vast period of time in ancient Indian cosmology.
- Nearly half of all recorded U.S. births for the name Yug have occurred since 2020.