Masculine dossier · first seen 1973
Yaw
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1997
Peak births
18
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Yaw
How many people are named Yaw?
An estimated 396 living Americans are named Yaw.
How rare is Yaw?
Yaw is very rare among babies today, with 6 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 66.7% from its 1997 peak.
How old is the typical Yaw?
The median age of a living American named Yaw is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 30 years old.
Is Yaw still popular?
Yes. Yaw is holding steady, with 6 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
1973Peak 19972025
Peak year
1997
Decline from peak
66.7%
2025
6
All-time
405