Jinwoo
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Jinwoo is a Korean boy name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Jinwoo would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
- GenerationJinwoo is having its moment right now. Most Jinwoos are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Jinwoo would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 156,250 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryJinwoo first shows up in US birth records in 2005, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2005–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Jinwoo
Jinwoo is a boy name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean boy names
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Boy name: Rami · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Boy name: Aram · high, exalted
- Boy name: Yuri · farmer
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Jin · gold
- Boy name: Sion · depends on the hanja chosen
Questions about the name Jinwoo
What does the name Jinwoo mean?
Like most Korean names, Jinwoo has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Jinwoo?
Jinwoo is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Ari (“lion”), Rami (“depends on the hanja chosen”), Sol (“sun”) and Aram (“high, exalted”).
Is Jinwoo a boy or girl name?
Jinwoo is a boy name. In 2025, 11 US boys were named Jinwoo.
How popular is the name Jinwoo?
Jinwoo ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now.
What should I know before naming my baby Jinwoo?
Jinwoo is a Korean boy name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.