Yogi Boy
Origin(s)
Sanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: one who is enlightened; Hindi: a term for a yogi or practitioner of yoga
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yogi has roots in the Sanskrit word 'yogin', which refers to a practitioner of yoga. In Hindu philosophy, a yogi is someone who has attained a high level of spiritual insight and discipline. The term has been popularized in modern culture through various figures associated with yoga and meditation.
Trend Summary
The name Yogi has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with cultural trends related to yoga and wellness.
Similar Names
Yago, Yara, Yani, Yvan, Yuri, Yosef, Yannis, Yosemite
Variants
- Yogee
International Variants
- Yogi (Hindi)
- Yoghi (Indonesian)
Famous people named Yogi
Yogi Berra was an American professional baseball catcher, coach, and manager, known for his time with the New York Yankees.
Yogi Adityanath is an Indian politician serving as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh since 2017.
Yogi Bhajan was a spiritual leader who introduced Kundalini Yoga to the United States in the late 1960s.
Yogi Roth is an American football coach and sports broadcaster known for his work in college football.
Fictional characters named Yogi
Yogi Bear is a cartoon character from the Hanna-Barbera franchise, known for his antics in Jellystone Park.
Yogi the Bear is a character in the animated series 'Yogi Bear', often accompanied by his sidekick Boo Boo.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yogi was first seen in the United States in 1953. Yogi has ranked as high as #1354 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has no trending data available at the state level. In the past 5 years the name Yogi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yogi
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |