Will my child share the name Yigit with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Yigit per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yigit in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Yigit becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Yigit has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 721 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1363 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Yigit a good choice for a distinctive name?

Yigit is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Yigit a popular baby name in the United States?

Yigit does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2444

Yigit

Yigit is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Yigit in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2444

About the Name Yigit

Yigit has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 721 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1363 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Yigit is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.