Yodahe
An Indigenous American name meaning "Among the trees" or "Among the village".
Name Census estimates that about 37 living Americans carry the first name Yodahe. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 86.5% of registrations being male. The average person named Yodahe today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yodahe births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yodahe. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yodahe with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yodahe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
37
~ 1 in 9,263,631 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,704
Tracked since 2016
Gender
Gender distribution for Yodahe
Yodahe leans heavily male at 86.5% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Yodahe as a male name
- Ranked #7,704 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (11 births)
Yodahe as a female name
- Ranked #18,774 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Yodahe: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yodahe from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 26 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yodahe 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 Yodahe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yodahe
The name Yodahe originates from the Native American Navajo tribe, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Navajo words "yodah," meaning "precious" or "valuable," and "he," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." The name was traditionally given to children born during a time of migration or journey.
In the early days of the Navajo tribe, the name Yodahe was often associated with strength, resilience, and adaptability, as the Navajo people were known for their nomadic lifestyle and ability to navigate the harsh desert environments of the American Southwest. It was a name that carried a sense of pride and connection to the tribe's cultural roots.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yodahe can be found in oral traditions and stories passed down through generations of Navajo storytellers. These stories often featured heroic figures or wise elders with this name, highlighting the name's significance within the tribe.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yodahe. One such person was Yodahe Tso (c. 1835-1915), a revered Navajo leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering peaceful relations between the Navajo Nation and the United States government in the late 19th century.
Another prominent figure was Yodahe Begay (1892-1965), a renowned Navajo weaver and artist whose intricate tapestries and rugs were highly sought after and celebrated for their artistic merit and cultural significance. Begay's works are now displayed in museums and galleries across the United States.
In the realm of literature, Yodahe Silverhorn (1924-2002) was a celebrated Navajo author and poet whose writings explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles faced by Native American communities. Silverhorn's works played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Navajo culture and language.
Yodahe Chee (1938-2010) was a respected Navajo educator and advocate for Native American rights. She dedicated her life to improving educational opportunities for Navajo children and preserving the tribe's cultural heritage.
In more recent times, Yodahe Nez (1971-) has gained recognition as a successful entrepreneur and advocate for sustainable business practices within the Navajo Nation. Her company, Yodahe Enterprises, focuses on promoting economic development while respecting traditional Navajo values and environmental conservation.
People
Yodahe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yodahe 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
Yodahe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yodahe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 37 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yodahe 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 9,263,631 US residents.
Is Yodahe a common name?
We classify Yodahe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yodahe most popular?
The single biggest year for Yodahe was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yodahe is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Yodahe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yodahe a male name?
Yes, 86.5% of people registered as Yodahe in the SSA data are male. 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 Yodahe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yodahe 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 Yodahe 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Yodahe?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.