Yu is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #809 in 2009 with 35 recorded births. This places Yu in the top 14% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 35 births ranking #809. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,066.7%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 9,661 boys born was named Yu. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.