UK boy's name
Yasser
An Arabic masculine name derived from the term "yasir" meaning prosperous or affluent.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yasser is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yasser popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1322, with 20 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 20 births.
This profile covers 383 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 380 living people in the UK are called Yasser. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yasser ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 20 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 20 boys were registered as Yasser.
- • About 380 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yasser as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1322
2024
Births in 2024
20
Latest year
Peak year
2021
20 births
Estimated living
380
2026
Meaning
What does Yasser mean?
The name Yasser originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "yasar" which means "to make easy" or "to facilitate". It is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early centuries of Islam.
The name Yasser is mentioned in several Islamic texts, including the Quran and Hadith. In the Quran, the word "yassara" is used to describe the act of making something easy or removing difficulties. This association with ease and facilitation has contributed to the positive connotations of the name Yasser.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yasser is Yasser ibn Amir al-Bakri, an Arab historian and geographer who lived in the 11th century. He is known for his work "Al-Masalik wa'l-Mamalik" (The Roads and Kingdoms), which described the trade routes and kingdoms of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Yasser is Yasser Arafat (1929-2004), the Palestinian leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He was the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and played a significant role in the Palestinian struggle for statehood.
In the field of literature, Yasser Taha Hussain (1963-2011) was an Egyptian novelist and poet. His works often explored themes of identity, exile, and the human condition. His novel "Al-Khayt al-Rafi'" (The Thin Thread) received critical acclaim.
In the realm of sports, Yasser Al-Qahtani (born 1983) is a Saudi Arabian footballer who has represented his national team and played for several clubs in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Yasser Arafat bin Abdul Rahman (born 1968) is a Malaysian politician and activist. He served as the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports in Malaysia and was a member of the Malaysian Parliament.
Throughout history, the name Yasser has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including politics, literature, academia, and sports. While its origins lie in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, the name has gained popularity in various regions and communities around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yasser over time
The chart below shows babies named Yasser registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yasser, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 20 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasser by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yasser was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1869 | 68 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1723 | 137 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1391 | 132 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1296 | 46 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Yasser
- Yusuf 11,801
- Yahya 5,758
- Yunus 2,009
- Yaseen 1,799
- Yasin 1,797
- Yuvraj 1,605
- Yaqub 1,517
- Yousef 1,489
- Yousuf 1,454
- Yasir 1,056
- Yash 876
- Youssef 749
FAQ
Yasser: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yasser in the UK right now?
In 2024, Yasser was ranked #1322 for boys in England and Wales, with 20 births registered.
When was Yasser most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 20 babies registered as Yasser in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yasser?
An Arabic masculine name derived from the term "yasir" meaning prosperous or affluent.
How many people are called Yasser in the UK?
A total of 383 babies have been registered as Yasser across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.