How Many People Are Named Yiheng?

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

Yiheng
Very Rare
Chinese

Yiheng means 'to establish' in Chinese, making it a name rich with aspirations. Only 20 people named Yiheng live in the US today, which means 1 in 16,618,733 Americans share this rare moniker. The majority of Yihengs are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~20
Living in US
1 in 16,618,733
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To establish
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

63,226
Worldwide Bearers
#15,186
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
60,304
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,733
🇹🇼 Taiwan
992
🇺🇸 United States
72
🇹🇭 Thailand
66
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇳🇱 Netherlands
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇬🇧 England
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 5
20
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Yiheng Through the Generations

Yiheng saw its peak popularity in 2017 with seven births, marking a significant moment for this very rare name. Today, all 20 individuals named Yiheng are under 30 years old, indicating a name embraced by younger parents. With an average age of five, Yiheng remains a stable choice, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.

✨ Similar Names to Yiheng

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yiheng's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Yiheng

How Many People Have the Name Yiheng?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Yiheng. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,618,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yiheng a Common or Rare Name?

Yiheng 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 Yiheng Mean?

Yiheng means "to establish" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yiheng in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Yiheng Most Popular?

The name Yiheng reached peak popularity in 2017, with 7 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 Yiheng?

Approximately 20 people named Yiheng live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,618,733 Americans.

Is Yiheng a rare name?

Yiheng is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,618,733 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yiheng mean?

Yiheng means "to establish" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Yiheng more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yiheng are male and 0% are female.

When was Yiheng most popular?

Yiheng peaked in 2017 with 7 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 US20
All-Time Births20
1 in X1 in 16,618,733
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age5
Peak Year2017
World Rank#15,186
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.