Yuvraj
Yuvraj is a boy's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Crown prince or heir apparent.
Origin and history
Yuvraj is a traditional Indian name derived from Sanskrit roots. It historically refers to a crown prince or heir apparent to the throne. In the United States, it is a moderately rare given name chosen mostly within South Asian diaspora communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,253 babies in the United States have been named Yuvraj since 1880. It ranks #3445 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1595.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.3 %)
- NY (18.6 %)
- NJ (8.1 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
- WA (1.7 %)
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 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 320 |
| 2010-2019 | 578 |
| 2020-2029 | 332 |
Famous people named Yuvraj
- Yuvraj Singh: cricketer, athlete
Fun facts
- The name combines the Sanskrit words 'yuvan' (young) and 'raja' (king), literally meaning 'young king'.
- With over 300 births registered in recent years, Yuvraj remains a steadily used contemporary choice in the U.S.