UK boy's name
Yuhao
A Chinese masculine name meaning "outstanding and illustrious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yuhao is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yuhao popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2017. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Yuhao. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yuhao ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 boys were registered as Yuhao.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yuhao as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Yuhao mean?
The given name Yuhao originates from Chinese culture and language. It is a relatively modern name, combining the characters 宇 (yu) meaning "universe" or "cosmic" and 昊 (hao) meaning "vast" or "expansive." The name carries a sense of grandeur and boundlessness, suggesting a person of great potential and ambition.
While the specific combination of Yuhao is not found in ancient texts or historical records, the individual characters have a long history in Chinese literature and philosophy. The character 宇 can be traced back to the Book of Changes (I Ching), an ancient divination text from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC), where it symbolized the heavens and the universe. The character 昊 is also found in classical texts, often used to describe the vast expanse of the sky or the limitless nature of the cosmos.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yuhao is Yuhao Zhang, a Chinese calligrapher and artist born in 1925. His calligraphic works are renowned for their bold and expressive strokes, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese art.
Another notable figure was Yuhao Wang, a Chinese physicist born in 1935. He made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics and was a pioneering researcher in the study of particle physics in China.
In the realm of literature, Yuhao Xie (1937–2021) was a celebrated Chinese poet and essayist. His works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him numerous literary awards and accolades.
Yuhao Liu (1949–2018) was a prominent Chinese architect known for his innovative designs that blended traditional Chinese elements with modern architectural styles. His most notable works include the Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest) and the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center.
Lastly, Yuhao Chen (born 1982) is a Chinese actor and singer who has gained widespread popularity for his roles in various television dramas and movies. He has also released several successful music albums, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
These individuals, spanning different fields and eras, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments associated with the name Yuhao, reflecting its connotations of boundless potential and cosmic grandeur.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yuhao over time
The chart below shows babies named Yuhao registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yuhao, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuhao by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yuhao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4400 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yuhao: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yuhao in the UK right now?
In 2017, Yuhao was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yuhao most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Yuhao in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yuhao?
A Chinese masculine name meaning "outstanding and illustrious".
How many people are called Yuhao in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Yuhao across the 3 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.