How Many People Are Named Yen?
Complete statistics for the name Yen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yen means 'money' in Japanese, making it a unique choice. Only 597 people named Yen live in the US today, which is just 1 in 552,513 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 33 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 611 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yen Through the Generations
Yen, a name that's been around since the early 1980s, has seen its popularity decline over the years. With only 33 births in its peak year of 1982, Yen remains a very rare name in the United States. Today, there are 597 people named Yen living in the country, with most being between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating that it's a name often chosen by parents of a certain generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Yen
How Many People Have the Name Yen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,259 people in the United States currently share the name Yen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,025 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Yen a Common or Rare Name?
Yen is classified as 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 Yen Mean?
Yen means "money" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yen in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.
When Was Yen Most Popular?
The name Yen reached peak popularity in 1982, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Yen?
Approximately 5,259 people named Yen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,259. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,025 Americans.
Is Yen a rare name?
Yen is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,025 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yen mean?
Yen means "money" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Yen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Yen are male and 92% are female.
When was Yen most popular?
Yen peaked in 1982 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.