UK boy's name
Yotam
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "perfect" or "upright".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yotam is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yotam popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Yotam. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yotam ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 boys were registered as Yotam.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yotam as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Yotam mean?
The name Yotam has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is believed to have derived from the Hebrew word "yatom," which means "orphan" or "fatherless." The name carries a deep religious and biblical significance in the Jewish tradition.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Yotam can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Chronicles. Yotam was the name of one of the sons of King Uzziah (also known as Azariah), who ruled the Kingdom of Judah in the 8th century BCE. His name is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 27:9, where it is stated that Yotam succeeded his father to the throne and reigned for 16 years.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yotam. One of the earliest known was Yotam ben Uziel, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE. He is credited with authoring the Targum Yerushalmi, an Aramaic translation and interpretation of the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
Another significant historical figure with the name Yotam was Yotam ben Abba, a Jewish sage who lived in the 2nd century CE. He was a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest court of justice in ancient Judaism, and is mentioned in the Mishnah, a central text of the Jewish oral tradition.
In more recent times, Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli-British chef and author, has gained widespread recognition. Born in 1968, he is known for his influential cookbooks and restaurants that celebrate Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. Ottolenghi has been a driving force behind the popularization of Middle Eastern cuisine in the West.
Additionally, Yotam Haber, an Israeli actor and director, has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Born in 1980, he is best known for his roles in popular Israeli television series and films, including "Prisoners of War" and "The Kindergarten Teacher."
It is worth noting that while the name Yotam has Hebrew origins, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and languages over time, with various spellings and adaptations. However, the historical and cultural significance of this name remains deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition and the biblical narratives.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yotam over time
The chart below shows babies named Yotam registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yotam, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yotam by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yotam 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 | #4496 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3875 | 17 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4141 | 6 | 2 |
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FAQ
Yotam: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yotam in the UK right now?
In 2023, Yotam was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yotam most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Yotam in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yotam?
A masculine Hebrew name meaning "perfect" or "upright".
How many people are called Yotam in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Yotam across the 8 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.