Yaritzel
A rare feminine name derived from the Spanish word "ir" meaning "to go".
Name Census estimates that about 284 living Americans carry the first name Yaritzel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yaritzel today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaritzel births was 2012 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaritzel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
284
~ 1 in 1,206,881 Americans
Peak year
2012
26 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,905
Tracked since 2001
Census
Yaritzel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 209 people with the first name Yaritzel, which placed it at #37,369 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#37,369
National first-name rank
People counted
209
209 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yaritzel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yaritzel is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Yaritzel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Yaritzel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.1% · 203
- Black or African American1.0% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
- White0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Popularity
Yaritzel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yaritzel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 129 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yaritzel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaritzel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yaritzel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yaritzels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Yaritzel, while North Carolina, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaritzel
The name Yaritzel is believed to have its origins in the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztec people of Mexico. The name is thought to be derived from the Nahuatl words "yaretl" meaning "to live" and "itzli" meaning "obsidian" or "flint." Together, these words form a name that can be interpreted as "the one who lives among obsidian" or "the one who lives among flint."
The Nahuatl language and culture were prominent in central Mexico during the time of the Aztec Empire, which flourished from the 14th to the 16th century. The name Yaritzel likely originated during this period, as it reflects the cultural significance of obsidian and flint, which were highly valued materials used for tools, weapons, and ceremonial objects by the Aztecs.
Although the name Yaritzel does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its Nahuatl roots connect it to the rich cultural heritage of the Aztec civilization. The earliest recorded examples of the name are difficult to trace, as written records from that time period are limited.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Yaritzel. One prominent example is Yaritzel Munguia, a Mexican professional boxer who was born in 1995. She has held multiple world championships in different weight classes and has been recognized for her achievements in the sport.
Another individual with the name Yaritzel is Yaritzel Aguilar, a Mexican actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1995 and has gained recognition for her work in the entertainment industry.
In the field of education, Yaritzel Hernandez is a notable figure. She is a Mexican-American educator and advocate for bilingual education, having worked to promote and improve educational opportunities for Spanish-speaking students in the United States.
Another Yaritzel of note is Yaritzel Uribe, a Mexican artist and sculptor known for her works in bronze and stone. Her sculptures often depict themes related to Mexican culture and mythology.
Lastly, Yaritzel Guzman is a Mexican-American journalist and news anchor who has worked for various television networks, including Univision and Telemundo, covering news and events in the United States and Latin America.
While the name Yaritzel may not be as widely known as some other names, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, reflecting the diversity of those who have carried this name throughout history.
People
Yaritzel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaritzel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yaritzel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaritzel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 284 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaritzel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,206,881 US residents.
Is Yaritzel a common name?
We classify Yaritzel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaritzel most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaritzel was 2012, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaritzel is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Yaritzel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 209 people with the name Yaritzel, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #37,369 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Yaritzel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Yaritzel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Yaritzel appears almost entirely female. Of the 210 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Yaritzel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yaritzel is Hispanic at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.0%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Yaritzel most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Yaritzel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (203 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yaritzel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yaritzel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaritzel in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yaritzel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yaritzel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yaritzel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Yaritzel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.