THE RETURNED — LETTER Y
193 names under Y. Gone ten consecutive years or more, then reported again.
| Name | Sex | Longest absence | Returned | 2025 births | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaacov | M | 2013–2023 (11 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2000 · 10 |
| Yacouba | M | 2003–2023 (21 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2024 · 6 |
| Yacov | M | 1991–2001 (11 yrs) | 2002 | 0 | 1990 · 7 |
| Yaffa | F | 1960–1970 (11 yrs) | 1971 | 23 | 2025 · 23 |
| Yafi | M | 2014–2024 (11 yrs) | 2025 | 5 | 2013 · 10 |
| Yagaira | F | 1992–2002 (11 yrs) | 2003 | 0 | 1991 · 8 |
| Yago | M | 1976–2001 (26 yrs) | 2002 | 10 | 2018 · 27 |
| Yahara | F | 2006–2019 (14 yrs) | 2020 | 0 | 2022 · 8 |
| Yahel | F | 2009–2023 (15 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2008 · 6 |
| Yaisa | F | 1982–2005 (24 yrs) | 2006 | 0 | 1977 · 17 |
| Yajat | M | 2012–2022 (11 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2023 · 6 |
| Yalia | F | 2007–2020 (14 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 2006 · 6 |
| Yaliyah | F | 2012–2021 (10 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 2022 · 9 |
| Yama | M | 2006–2018 (13 yrs) | 2019 | 12 | 2025 · 12 |
| Yamal | M | 1972–2024 (53 yrs) | 2025 | 7 | 2025 · 7 |
| Yamara | F | 2009–2020 (12 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 2021 · 6 |
| Yamelin | F | 2006–2018 (13 yrs) | 2019 | 0 | 2005 · 6 |
| Yamiah | F | 2001–2012 (12 yrs) | 2013 | 0 | 2015 · 8 |
| Yamil | F | 2007–2021 (15 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 2001 · 8 |
| Yamilee | F | 1977–1988 (12 yrs) | 1989 | 0 | 2001 · 8 |
| Yamilett | F | 1969–1988 (20 yrs) | 1989 | 7 | 2005 · 31 |
| Yamini | F | 2006–2020 (15 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 2005 · 10 |
| Yamiyah | F | 2007–2017 (11 yrs) | 2018 | 0 | 2006 · 5 |
| Yanabah | F | 2007–2024 (18 yrs) | 2025 | 6 | 2025 · 6 |
| Yanai | F | 1987–2002 (16 yrs) | 2003 | 9 | 2023 · 13 |
| Yanais | F | 1993–2017 (25 yrs) | 2018 | 0 | 1992 · 5 |
| Yanara | F | 2012–2022 (11 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2023 · 15 |
| Yanari | F | 2009–2024 (16 yrs) | 2025 | 8 | 2025 · 8 |
| Yance | M | 1961–1975 (15 yrs) | 1976 | 0 | 1960 · 6 |
| Yancey | F | 1976–1993 (18 yrs) | 1994 | 0 | 2004 · 9 |
| Yancey | M | 1895–1907 (13 yrs) | 1908 | 0 | 1971 · 48 |
| Yander | M | 2010–2021 (12 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 2007 · 8 |
| Yanderi | F | 1985–2005 (21 yrs) | 2006 | 0 | 2006 · 8 |
| Yanela | F | 1996–2006 (11 yrs) | 2007 | 0 | 2007 · 7 |
| Yanell | F | 1984–2003 (20 yrs) | 2004 | 0 | 2007 · 8 |
| Yang | F | 1998–2011 (14 yrs) | 2012 | 0 | 1993 · 9 |
| Yania | F | 1990–1999 (10 yrs) | 2000 | 0 | 2005 · 12 |
| Yanick | F | 1982–1991 (10 yrs) | 1992 | 0 | 1981 · 11 |
| Yanire | F | 1967–1991 (25 yrs) | 1992 | 0 | 1966 · 6 |
| Yanita | F | 1980–1992 (13 yrs) | 1993 | 0 | 1979 · 6 |
| Yannik | M | 2010–2019 (10 yrs) | 2020 | 0 | 2009 · 8 |
| Yaphet | M | 1979–1993 (15 yrs) | 1994 | 0 | 1972 · 20 |
| Yardley | F | 2000–2010 (11 yrs) | 2011 | 0 | 2011 · 11 |
| Yardley | M | 1969–1986 (18 yrs) | 1987 | 0 | 1987 · 9 |
| Yarelyn | F | 1994–2006 (13 yrs) | 2007 | 0 | 1993 · 24 |
| Yaren | F | 2007–2016 (10 yrs) | 2017 | 8 | 2022 · 11 |
| Yareny | F | 1987–2002 (16 yrs) | 2003 | 0 | 2014 · 7 |
| Yaresi | F | 1999–2008 (10 yrs) | 2009 | 0 | 1998 · 5 |
| Yari | M | 1981–2001 (21 yrs) | 2002 | 0 | 2023 · 9 |
| Yaricsa | F | 1994–2003 (10 yrs) | 2004 | 0 | 1993 · 8 |
| Yarin | F | 1992–2022 (31 yrs) | 2023 | 5 | 2024 · 22 |
| Yarizel | F | 2008–2021 (14 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 2022 · 7 |
| Yarnell | M | 1980–2007 (28 yrs) | 2008 | 0 | 1977 · 25 |
| Yarrow | F | 1994–2016 (23 yrs) | 2017 | 5 | 1976 · 11 |
| Yarrow | M | 1978–2019 (42 yrs) | 2020 | 6 | 2021 · 10 |
| Yasameen | F | 1993–2003 (11 yrs) | 2004 | 0 | 1992 · 7 |
| Yasari | F | 2005–2020 (16 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 2004 · 8 |
| Yasemin | F | 1967–1977 (11 yrs) | 1978 | 0 | 1999 · 25 |
| Yasenia | F | 2014–2024 (11 yrs) | 2025 | 5 | 1996 · 13 |
| Yash | M | 1976–1986 (11 yrs) | 1987 | 49 | 2002 · 155 |
| Yashica | F | 1996–2005 (10 yrs) | 2006 | 0 | 1979 · 116 |
| Yashika | F | 1996–2005 (10 yrs) | 2006 | 24 | 1982 · 33 |
| Yashir | M | 2006–2023 (18 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2024 · 7 |
| Yasiah | F | 2009–2024 (16 yrs) | 2025 | 5 | 2008 · 5 |
| Yasleen | F | 1996–2006 (11 yrs) | 2007 | 8 | 2008 · 8 |
| Yasmiin | F | 2005–2014 (10 yrs) | 2015 | 0 | 2004 · 5 |
| Yasmin | M | 1996–2006 (11 yrs) | 2007 | 0 | 1988 · 13 |
| Yasmyn | F | 2011–2020 (10 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 2006 · 14 |
| Yassir | M | 1976–1999 (24 yrs) | 2000 | 20 | 2024 · 26 |
| Yasuko | F | 1941–1978 (38 yrs) | 1979 | 0 | 1921 · 22 |
| Yasuo | M | 1936–2022 (87 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 1919 · 21 |
| Yatharth | M | 2010–2022 (13 yrs) | 2023 | 6 | 2023 · 7 |
| Yaxeni | F | 2002–2014 (13 yrs) | 2015 | 5 | 2021 · 18 |
| Yaylin | F | 2000–2021 (22 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 1999 · 7 |
| Yayoi | F | 1926–1991 (66 yrs) | 1992 | 0 | 1925 · 6 |
| Yazareth | F | 2007–2016 (10 yrs) | 2017 | 0 | 2017 · 8 |
| Yazira | F | 2009–2022 (14 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2005 · 10 |
| Yazmina | F | 1988–1998 (11 yrs) | 1999 | 8 | 2003 · 10 |
| Yazmyn | F | 1985–1996 (12 yrs) | 1997 | 5 | 2006 · 23 |
| Yazzmine | F | 1993–2002 (10 yrs) | 2003 | 0 | 2004 · 7 |
| Ye | M | 1999–2014 (16 yrs) | 2015 | 0 | 2015 · 7 |
| Yee | M | 1905–1979 (75 yrs) | 1980 | 0 | 1989 · 18 |
| Yehonatan | M | 1992–2003 (12 yrs) | 2004 | 7 | 2015 · 14 |
| Yekusiel | M | 1987–1998 (12 yrs) | 1999 | 5 | 2019 · 8 |
| Yelissa | F | 1981–1997 (17 yrs) | 1998 | 0 | 1980 · 5 |
| Yeliz | F | 2008–2023 (16 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2024 · 6 |
| Yeltsin | M | 1994–2014 (21 yrs) | 2015 | 7 | 1993 · 8 |
| Yen | M | 2006–2018 (13 yrs) | 2019 | 0 | 1988 · 7 |
| Yendi | F | 1984–1999 (16 yrs) | 2000 | 0 | 2010 · 10 |
| Yensi | F | 1997–2006 (10 yrs) | 2007 | 0 | 2007 · 8 |
| Yenta | F | 1987–2012 (26 yrs) | 2013 | 0 | 2013 · 6 |
| Yerelin | F | 2010–2020 (11 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 2009 · 7 |
| Yeriel | M | 1992–2001 (10 yrs) | 2002 | 19 | 2010 · 27 |
| Yermi | M | 2010–2021 (12 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 2009 · 6 |
| Yerucham | M | 1999–2016 (18 yrs) | 2017 | 0 | 1998 · 5 |
| Yescenia | F | 1989–1999 (11 yrs) | 2000 | 0 | 1988 · 5 |
| Yesena | F | 1973–1982 (10 yrs) | 1983 | 0 | 1998 · 9 |
| Yesennia | F | 1975–1986 (12 yrs) | 1987 | 0 | 1991 · 12 |
| Yesha | F | 1977–1986 (10 yrs) | 1987 | 0 | 2002 · 8 |
| Yeshayahu | M | 1994–2007 (14 yrs) | 2008 | 5 | 2008 · 6 |
| Yeshia | F | 1988–2014 (27 yrs) | 2015 | 0 | 2016 · 16 |
| Yeshia | M | 1999–2024 (26 yrs) | 2025 | 5 | 1998 · 5 |
| Yeshua | M | 1977–1988 (12 yrs) | 1989 | 225 | 2024 · 229 |
| Yesina | F | 1972–1986 (15 yrs) | 1987 | 0 | 1971 · 5 |
| Yesinia | F | 1978–1988 (11 yrs) | 1989 | 0 | 1991 · 9 |
| Yetta | F | 1992–2008 (17 yrs) | 2009 | 0 | 1916 · 197 |
| Yevonne | F | 1922–1931 (10 yrs) | 1932 | 0 | 1949 · 13 |
| Yeymi | F | 2010–2023 (14 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2004 · 7 |
| Ygnacio | M | 2003–2022 (20 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 1929 · 35 |
| Yicel | F | 1978–1993 (16 yrs) | 1994 | 0 | 2001 · 15 |
| Yimi | M | 2011–2022 (12 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2010 · 8 |
| Yira | F | 1982–1999 (18 yrs) | 2000 | 0 | 1981 · 8 |
| Yisell | F | 2010–2022 (13 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2000 · 11 |
| Yita | F | 1987–2000 (14 yrs) | 2001 | 0 | 2010 · 11 |
| Yittel | F | 1977–1994 (18 yrs) | 1995 | 9 | 2017 · 13 |
| Yleana | F | 1992–2002 (11 yrs) | 2003 | 0 | 1991 · 6 |
| Ylenia | F | 1975–1993 (19 yrs) | 1994 | 0 | 1994 · 10 |
| Yma | F | 1976–2019 (44 yrs) | 2020 | 0 | 1957 · 8 |
| Ymelda | F | 1954–1969 (16 yrs) | 1970 | 0 | 1953 · 6 |
| Ynes | F | 1925–2008 (84 yrs) | 2009 | 0 | 2009 · 6 |
| Ynes | M | 1938–1961 (24 yrs) | 1962 | 0 | 1922 · 8 |
| Ynez | F | 1932–1956 (25 yrs) | 1957 | 19 | 2025 · 19 |
| Yoaly | F | 1999–2008 (10 yrs) | 2009 | 0 | 1998 · 6 |
| Yoani | M | 1997–2010 (14 yrs) | 2011 | 0 | 2011 · 7 |
| Yobana | F | 1980–1991 (12 yrs) | 1992 | 0 | 2001 · 17 |
| Yocasta | F | 1971–1988 (18 yrs) | 1989 | 0 | 1970 · 6 |
| Yogesh | M | 1982–1995 (14 yrs) | 1996 | 0 | 1996 · 7 |
| Yogi | M | 1963–1988 (26 yrs) | 1989 | 11 | 2019 · 18 |
| Yohali | F | 2010–2019 (10 yrs) | 2020 | 0 | 2024 · 8 |
| Yohanan | M | 1995–2009 (15 yrs) | 2010 | 7 | 2021 · 13 |
| Yoko | F | 1946–1961 (16 yrs) | 1962 | 0 | 1981 · 24 |
| Yoland | F | 1927–1943 (17 yrs) | 1944 | 0 | 1971 · 20 |
| Yolando | F | 1926–1950 (25 yrs) | 1951 | 0 | 1971 · 32 |
| Yolette | F | 1974–2004 (31 yrs) | 2005 | 0 | 2005 · 14 |
| Yolimar | F | 1991–2011 (21 yrs) | 2012 | 0 | 1990 · 5 |
| Yon | M | 1993–2003 (11 yrs) | 2004 | 0 | 1971 · 11 |
| Yona | F | 1925–1959 (35 yrs) | 1960 | 18 | 2014 · 18 |
| Yonah | F | 2009–2019 (11 yrs) | 2020 | 0 | 2023 · 9 |
| Yonaton | M | 1991–2003 (13 yrs) | 2004 | 0 | 1990 · 6 |
| Yonel | M | 1990–2001 (12 yrs) | 2002 | 0 | 2012 · 7 |
| Yong | F | 1973–1982 (10 yrs) | 1983 | 0 | 1954 · 13 |
| Yong | M | 1948–1958 (11 yrs) | 1959 | 0 | 1993 · 13 |
| Yonna | F | 1990–1999 (10 yrs) | 2000 | 0 | 1971 · 11 |
| Yonnie | F | 1916–1950 (35 yrs) | 1951 | 0 | 1914 · 9 |
| Yoon | F | 1985–2002 (18 yrs) | 2003 | 0 | 1982 · 10 |
| Yoshi | F | 1925–1972 (48 yrs) | 1973 | 0 | 1919 · 7 |
| Yoshi | M | 1924–1999 (76 yrs) | 2000 | 7 | 2011 · 17 |
| Yoshihiro | M | 1924–1990 (67 yrs) | 1991 | 0 | 1923 · 5 |
| Yoshiki | M | 1995–2008 (14 yrs) | 2009 | 0 | 1994 · 7 |
| Yoshiko | F | 1946–1968 (23 yrs) | 1969 | 0 | 1921 · 85 |
| Yoshimi | F | 1927–1988 (62 yrs) | 1989 | 0 | 1923 · 7 |
| Yoshio | M | 1943–1980 (38 yrs) | 1981 | 0 | 1921 · 73 |
| Yost | M | 1976–2009 (34 yrs) | 2010 | 0 | 1975 · 5 |
| Yosuf | M | 1993–2009 (17 yrs) | 2010 | 6 | 2010 · 7 |
| Youlonda | F | 1959–1968 (10 yrs) | 1969 | 0 | 1975 · 7 |
| Yovonda | F | 1976–1986 (11 yrs) | 1987 | 0 | 1965 · 7 |
| Ysa | F | 2001–2011 (11 yrs) | 2012 | 0 | 2012 · 7 |
| Ysela | F | 1935–1961 (27 yrs) | 1962 | 6 | 2002 · 12 |
| Ysidoro | M | 1930–1955 (26 yrs) | 1956 | 0 | 1929 · 7 |
| Ysidra | F | 1948–1970 (23 yrs) | 1971 | 0 | 1921 · 11 |
| Ysmael | M | 1957–1987 (31 yrs) | 1988 | 6 | 1930 · 11 |
| Yuan | M | 1985–1997 (13 yrs) | 1998 | 15 | 2025 · 15 |
| Yubia | F | 1985–2000 (16 yrs) | 2001 | 0 | 2001 · 8 |
| Yudi | F | 1995–2005 (11 yrs) | 2006 | 0 | 2007 · 6 |
| Yudiel | M | 2010–2022 (13 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2009 · 6 |
| Yue | M | 2007–2020 (14 yrs) | 2021 | 0 | 1993 · 13 |
| Yufei | F | 2015–2024 (10 yrs) | 2025 | 7 | 2025 · 7 |
| Yuga | M | 2013–2023 (11 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2012 · 5 |
| Yuina | F | 2009–2021 (13 yrs) | 2022 | 0 | 2008 · 5 |
| Yuki | F | 1926–1964 (39 yrs) | 1965 | 24 | 2004 · 43 |
| Yukie | F | 1933–1975 (43 yrs) | 1976 | 0 | 1922 · 22 |
| Yukiko | F | 1935–1970 (36 yrs) | 1971 | 0 | 1924 · 26 |
| Yukon | M | 1998–2016 (19 yrs) | 2017 | 0 | 2017 · 6 |
| Yuleysi | F | 2006–2022 (17 yrs) | 2023 | 0 | 2005 · 6 |
| Yuma | M | 1975–1989 (15 yrs) | 1990 | 10 | 2014 · 21 |
| Yume | F | 2009–2018 (10 yrs) | 2019 | 0 | 2008 · 8 |
| Yun | F | 2004–2015 (12 yrs) | 2016 | 0 | 1980 · 9 |
| Yun | M | 1989–2004 (16 yrs) | 2005 | 0 | 1985 · 6 |
| Yuri | F | 1929–1966 (38 yrs) | 1967 | 139 | 2022 · 180 |
| Yurie | F | 1992–2014 (23 yrs) | 2015 | 0 | 1986 · 6 |
| Yuriko | F | 1937–1976 (40 yrs) | 1977 | 0 | 1923 · 42 |
| Yusof | M | 2012–2023 (12 yrs) | 2024 | 0 | 2011 · 6 |
| Yusuf | M | 1950–1959 (10 yrs) | 1960 | 698 | 2025 · 698 |
| Yutaka | M | 1934–1991 (58 yrs) | 1992 | 0 | 1921 · 24 |
| Yuuki | F | 1997–2010 (14 yrs) | 2011 | 0 | 2011 · 6 |
| Yuval | M | 1968–1977 (10 yrs) | 1978 | 7 | 2007 · 19 |
| Yva | F | 1919–2005 (87 yrs) | 2006 | 0 | 1918 · 8 |
| Yve | F | 1979–2023 (45 yrs) | 2024 | 5 | 1978 · 5 |
| Yvelisse | F | 1994–2007 (14 yrs) | 2008 | 0 | 2012 · 7 |
| Yves | F | 1992–2012 (21 yrs) | 2013 | 9 | 2023 · 10 |
| Yves | M | 1933–1947 (15 yrs) | 1948 | 17 | 1985 · 37 |
| Yvon | F | 1968–1979 (12 yrs) | 1980 | 0 | 1993 · 9 |
| Yvonda | F | 1936–1947 (12 yrs) | 1948 | 0 | 1967 · 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national names file (1880–2025). Names below 5 occurrences in a year are not reported.
Somewhere, a grandmother is unsurprised.
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