How Many People Are Named Yihan?

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

Yihan
Very Rare
Chinese

Yihan means 'peaceful' in Chinese, making it a serene choice for parents. Only 60 people named Yihan live in the US today, which means 1 in 5,539,413 Americans share this name, making it very rare indeed. All of those named Yihan are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.

~60
Living in US
1 in 5,539,413
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Peaceful
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Harmonious
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

124,603
Worldwide Bearers
#8,317
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
118,702
🇹🇼 Taiwan
3,054
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1,312
🇸🇬 Singapore
866
🇹🇭 Thailand
283
🇺🇸 United States
148
🇪🇸 Spain
67
🇬🇧 England
25
🇳🇱 Netherlands
24
🇨🇦 Canada
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (20%)
♀ Female
48 (80%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
60
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 60 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
46
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Yihan Through the Generations

Yihan saw its peak popularity in 2014 with 14 births, but since then, the name has remained stable, with an average age of just 12 years old. The majority of people named Yihan are under 30, indicating that it's a name embraced by younger generations. With only 60 individuals bearing this name in the US, Yihan stands out as a unique choice among American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10

✨ Similar Names to Yihan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yihan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Yihan

How Many People Have the Name Yihan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 60 people in the United States currently share the name Yihan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,539,413 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yihan a Common or Rare Name?

Yihan 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 Yihan Mean?

Yihan means "peaceful" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yihan in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

When Was Yihan Most Popular?

The name Yihan reached peak popularity in 2014, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Yihan?

Approximately 60 people named Yihan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 60. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,539,413 Americans.

Is Yihan a rare name?

Yihan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,539,413 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yihan mean?

Yihan means "peaceful" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Yihan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Yihan are male and 80% are female.

When was Yihan most popular?

Yihan peaked in 2014 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US60
All-Time Births60
1 in X1 in 5,539,413
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2014
World Rank#8,317
Male %20%
Female %80%

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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.