Unisex nameCurrently #6,430 in the USSteady
Yuan
//juˈɑn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yuan'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.
Yuan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yuan |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 19 |
Yuan through the decades
- Yuan peaked in 2024, when 19 babies were named Yuan in the US.
- The 2010s were Yuan's strongest decade, averaging 11 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yuan has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yuan currently ranks #6,430 in the US and is holding steady.