How Many People Are Named Yichen?
Complete statistics for the name Yichen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yichen is a rare Chinese name, very uncommon in the US with only 281 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,174,648 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 283 recorded births being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 283 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yichen Through the Generations
Yichen stands out as a name that's truly part of the new generation, with all its bearers under 30 years old. The name reached its peak in 2024 with 34 births, indicating a rising trend. With an average age of 8, Yichen is firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends, reflecting a shift towards more unique and culturally diverse choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yichen's Chinese roots
📄 About the Name Yichen
How Many People Have the Name Yichen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 281 people in the United States currently share the name Yichen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,174,648 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yichen a Common or Rare Name?
Yichen 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 Yichen Mean?
Yichen means "creative variant of Yi" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yichen in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.
When Was Yichen Most Popular?
The name Yichen reached peak popularity in 2024, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Yichen?
Approximately 281 people named Yichen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 283. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,174,648 Americans.
Is Yichen a rare name?
Yichen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,174,648 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yichen mean?
Yichen means "creative variant of Yi" and comes from Chinese origins.
Is Yichen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Yichen are male and 27% are female.
When was Yichen most popular?
Yichen peaked in 2024 with 34 births that year. Current trend: 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.