Jin
Meaninggold · Chinese
- US rank
- #2,421
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,188 in 2023
56 babies were named Jin in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,232 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jin you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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Read about Jin Izumisawa on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 30,488 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jin, 56 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jin would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJin first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,188.
- Then vs nowJin is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 30,488.
- TrendJin has climbed 1,232 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,421. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Chinese, Jin means “gold”. Our records link it to Arabic and Korean roots.
- OriginJin is the most popular Korean boy name in the US. That's out of 27 Korean boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Jin
Jin is a boy name of Arabic and Korean origin meaning “gold”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-jin”. US birth records list Jin for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 57 of those 65 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,188 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,421, with 56 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesKorean names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.3 | 307,167 girls |
| 1980s | 6.0 | 167,785 girls |
| 1990s | 5.4 | 184,502 girls |
| 2000s | 4.8 | 207,469 girls |
| 2010s | 2.0 | 500,000 girls |
| 2020s | 1.9 | 537,634 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,428,571 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 1980s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 91,912 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,377 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 51,282 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,841 boys |
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- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
Questions about the name Jin
What does the name Jin mean?
Jin means “gold” in Chinese.
What is the origin of the name Jin?
Jin has Arabic, Korean roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Aaron.
Is Jin a boy or girl name?
Jin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jin?
Jin ranked #2,421 for US boys in 2025, given to 56 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,188).