How Many People Are Named Yifan?

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

Yifan
Very Rare
Chinese

Yifan means 'virtuous' in Chinese, making it a name rich with positive connotations. Only 106 people named Yifan live in the US today, which means just 1 in 3,108,595 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of Yifans are under 30, indicating it's a truly modern choice.

~106
Living in US
1 in 3,108,595
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Virtuous
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Wise Humble Respected
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge in various aspects of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

475,507
Worldwide Bearers
#2,130
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
461,638
🇹🇼 Taiwan
5,735
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
4,786
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,559
🇺🇸 United States
674
🇹🇭 Thailand
325
🇨🇦 Canada
245
🇪🇸 Spain
94
🇬🇧 England
91
🇦🇺 Australia
67

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
96 (91%)
♀ Female
10 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
107
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 107 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Yifan Through the Generations

Yifan has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2017 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, there are 106 individuals named Yifan living in the United States, with the average age being just 10 years old. This young demographic suggests that Yifan is a name embraced by younger parents looking for something fresh and meaningful for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Yifan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yifan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Yifan

How Many People Have the Name Yifan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 106 people in the United States currently share the name Yifan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,108,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yifan a Common or Rare Name?

Yifan 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 Yifan Mean?

Yifan means "virtuous" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yifan in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Yifan Most Popular?

The name Yifan reached peak popularity in 2017, with 16 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 Yifan?

Approximately 106 people named Yifan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 107. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,108,595 Americans.

Is Yifan a rare name?

Yifan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,108,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yifan mean?

Yifan means "virtuous" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Yifan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Yifan are male and 9% are female.

When was Yifan most popular?

Yifan peaked in 2017 with 16 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 US106
All-Time Births107
1 in X1 in 3,108,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2017
World Rank#2,130
Male %91%
Female %9%

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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.