UK name, mostly girls
Yutong
An elegant Chinese name meaning "heavenly traveler" or "to travel through the universe".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.
Yutong is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Yutong popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5691, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2012 to 2014. 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 11 living people in the UK are called Yutong. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yutong ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Yutong.
- • Yutong is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yutong as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 78.6% of Yutong registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5691
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Yutong
In England and Wales birth records, Yutong has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 21.4% of registrations are for boys and 78.6% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Yutong registered for boys
- Ranked #4,333 in 2007
- 3 boys registered in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (3 births)
Yutong registered for girls
- Ranked #5,691 in 2014
- 3 girls registered in 2014
- Peak: 2012 (5 births)
Meaning
What does Yutong mean?
The name Yutong is of Chinese origin, derived from the Mandarin language. It dates back to ancient times and is composed of two characters: Yu (渝) and Tong (同).
Yu is a traditional Chinese character that represents the city of Chongqing, located in southwestern China. It has been used as a place name for over 3,000 years, appearing in historical records and texts from the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC - 256 BC).
Tong, on the other hand, means "together" or "unity" in Mandarin. It is a common character found in many Chinese names and words, reflecting the importance of harmony and unity in traditional Chinese culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Yutong can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD), where it was used as a personal name for both men and women. During this period, China experienced a golden age of literature, art, and cultural advancement, which may have influenced the popularity of the name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yutong. One of the earliest was Yutong Xingde (654 AD - 726 AD), a renowned Buddhist monk and calligrapher during the Tang Dynasty. His calligraphic works are highly regarded and have been preserved in various collections.
Another prominent individual with the name Yutong was Yutong Tongji (1618 - 1704), a Qing Dynasty scholar and writer who authored several influential works on literature and philosophy. His contributions to the development of Chinese literary criticism and theory are widely recognized.
In more recent times, Yutong Zhao (1925 - 2022) was a respected Chinese physicist and academic. He made significant contributions to the fields of theoretical physics and quantum mechanics, and served as the president of the University of Science and Technology of China from 1984 to 1991.
Yutong Xiao (1916 - 1999) was a renowned Chinese painter and calligrapher, renowned for her mastery of traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Her works have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world, and she is considered one of the most influential Chinese artists of the 20th century.
Lastly, Yutong Yao (born 1987) is a contemporary Chinese actress and singer. She has starred in several popular television dramas and films, and has released several music albums, establishing herself as a versatile entertainer in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yutong over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Yutong in England and Wales, from 2007 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yutong, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yutong by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yutong 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 | #5201 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Yutong: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yutong in the UK right now?
In 2014, Yutong was ranked #5691 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yutong most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Yutong in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yutong?
An elegant Chinese name meaning "heavenly traveler" or "to travel through the universe".
How many people are called Yutong in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Yutong 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.