Yan
Boy name · Dutch · Hebrew · Native American
- US rank
- #2,363
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,363 in 2025
58 babies were named Yan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,657 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yan you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 29,412 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yan, 58 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYan first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearYan is at its all-time high right now: #2,363 in 2025.
- Then vs nowYan is 5.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 29,412.
- TrendYan has climbed 1,657 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,363. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Yan
Yan is a boy name of Dutch, Hebrew and Native American origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with Y and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Yan for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 47 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #2,363 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,363, with 58 babies.
Origin:Dutch namesHebrew namesNative American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 638,298 boys |
| 1980s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 1990s | 4.7 | 214,592 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 77,160 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 69,979 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 46,154 boys |
Other spellings of Yan
More Dutch boy names
- Boy name: Hendrix · ruler of the home
- Boy name: Johan · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Skyler · scholar
- Unisex name: Van · of, from
- Boy name: Henrik · home ruler
- Unisex name: Sky · sky
- Boy name: Hendrick · home ruler
- Boy name: Bram · father of multitudes
Questions about the name Yan
What is the origin of the name Yan?
Yan has Dutch, Hebrew, Native American roots in our records. Other Dutch names include Hendrix, Johan, Skyler.
Is Yan a boy or girl name?
Yan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yan?
Yan ranked #2,363 for US boys in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#2,363).