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Yuvraj

♂ Boy

Pronounced IHOOV-raj /ˈɪuv.rædʒ/Medium

Meaning: Heir apparent, crown princeMedium

In 30 seconds: Yuvraj is an Indian name meaning 'heir apparent' or 'crown prince'.
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Origin MediumIndian, Hindi, Marathi
MeaningHeir apparent, crown prince
U.S. rank (2025)#2476 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births55 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Yuvraj comes from the Indian tradition where it served as a title for the crown prince, the heir in line for the throne. Used as a given name, it carries that royal, forward-looking sense. The Sanskrit-leaning forms Yuvaraj and Yuvaraja show the fuller spelling behind it.

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh (1981-present), a celebrated all-rounder, is the name's best-known bearer. The strong 'Yuv-raj' close, where 'raj' means rule, reinforces its princely meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yuvraj is 'heir apparent, crown prince', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Yuvraj — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YuvarajYuvaraja

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yuvraj Singh (1981–present)
    Indian international cricketer and all-rounder.

If you like Yuvraj…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yuvraj mean?

Yuvraj is usually explained as meaning 'heir apparent, crown prince' and is most often linked with Indian tradition.

How do you pronounce Yuvraj?

It's commonly said IHOOV-raj /ˈɪuv.rædʒ/.

Is Yuvraj a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yuvraj is used as a boy name.

How popular is Yuvraj?

In 2024, Yuvraj ranked #2545 in the U.S. for boys, with 53 births recorded.

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