Boy nameCurrently #2,902 in the USSteady
Yan
//ˈjæn//
1 syllablePeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Yan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yan |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 31 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 44 |
Yan through the decades
- Yan peaked in 2024, when 44 babies were named Yan in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yan has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yan currently ranks #2,902 in the US and is holding steady.