Unisex nameCurrently #12,243 in the USFalling
Yang
//ˈjæŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19904 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yang'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.
Yang's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yang |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Yang through the decades
- Yang peaked in 1990, when 21 babies were named Yang in the US.
- The 1980s were Yang's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2024), use of Yang has risen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yang currently ranks #12,243 in the US and is cooling off.