How Many People Are Named Jinan?

Complete statistics for the name Jinan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jinan
Very Rare
Chinese place name

Jinan means 'pure spring' and is a very rare female name in the US. Only 1 in 1,370,345 Americans have this name, with just 241 people living today. The majority, 88%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.

~241
Living in US
1 in 1,370,345
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure spring
🌐
Origin
Chinese place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Pure
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

68,742
Worldwide Bearers
#14,082
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
60,305
🇹🇼 Taiwan
3,924
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇮🇳 India
580
🇲🇦 Morocco
355
🇺🇸 United States
287
🇮🇩 Indonesia
282
🇪🇬 Egypt
260
🇱🇧 Lebanon
225
🇳🇬 Nigeria
179

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (2%)
♀ Female
236 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
214
Would be under 30 (88%)
29
Would be 30–60 (12%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 243 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
70
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jinan Through the Generations

Jinan saw its peak popularity in 2014 with 13 births, but it's still a name on the rise. With an average age of 16, most Jinans are young adults, with 214 under 30 and only 29 between 30 and 60. This trend suggests it's a newer-generation name gaining traction.

✨ Similar Names to Jinan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jinan's Chinese place name roots

📄 About the Name Jinan

How Many People Have the Name Jinan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 241 people in the United States currently share the name Jinan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,370,345 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jinan a Common or Rare Name?

Jinan is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jinan Mean?

Jinan means "pure spring" and comes from Chinese place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jinan in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Jinan Most Popular?

The name Jinan reached peak popularity in 2014, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jinan?

Approximately 241 people named Jinan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 243. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,370,345 Americans.

Is Jinan a rare name?

Jinan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,370,345 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jinan mean?

Jinan means "pure spring" and comes from Chinese place name origins.

Is Jinan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Jinan are male and 98% are female.

When was Jinan most popular?

Jinan peaked in 2014 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US241
All-Time Births243
1 in X1 in 1,370,345
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2014
World Rank#14,082
Male %2%
Female %98%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.