How Many People Are Named Ying?

Complete statistics for the name Ying in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Ying
Very Rare
400
Estimated People
1 in 825,000
1 in X Americans
1992
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
140 (35%)
♀ Female
260 (65%)
35%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 35

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 87
Minnesota 5
New York 20
Wisconsin 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Ying

How Many People Have the Name Ying in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 400 people in the United States currently share the name Ying. That works out to roughly 1 in every 825,000 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Ying a Common or Rare Name?

Ying is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Ying Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Ying are covered in full on the Ying name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Ying Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Ying in SSA data, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female. Ying leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Ying Most Popular?

The name Ying reached peak popularity in 1992, with 16 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Ying Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Ying across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ying?

Approximately 400 people in the United States share the name Ying, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Ying a rare name?

Ying is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 825,000 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ying mean?

The meaning and origin of Ying is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Ying more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 35% of people named Ying are male and 65% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Ying most popular?

The name Ying reached its peak in 1992, with 16 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People400
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 825,000
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1992
Male %35%
Female %65%

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