How Many People Are Named Yin?
Complete statistics for the name Yin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yin, a very rare female name, is held by just 13 people in the US today, making up 1 in 26,217,922 Americans. That's pretty unique! The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 7 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 13 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yin Through the Generations
Yin, a name that's been around for decades but remains incredibly rare, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1980 when seven babies were given this name. Today, there are 13 people named Yin living in the US, all of whom are likely to be between 30 and 60 years old, with none under 30 or over 60. This suggests that the name has maintained a niche appeal among parents looking for something distinctive yet timeless.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yin
How Many People Have the Name Yin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,738 people in the United States currently share the name Yin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,037 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Yin a Common or Rare Name?
Yin 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 Yin Mean?
Yin means "creative variant of Yinyin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yin in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Yin Most Popular?
The name Yin reached peak popularity in 1980, 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 Yin?
Approximately 9,738 people named Yin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,738. That works out to roughly 1 in 34,037 Americans.
Is Yin a rare name?
Yin is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,037 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yin mean?
Yin means "creative variant of Yinyin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Yin are male and 100% are female.
When was Yin most popular?
Yin peaked in 1980 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.