Yasin - A very unique male name
Yasin at a glance
Yasin is ranked #1201 among boy baby names in 2025, with 121 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1201 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.
- Rank in 2025
- #1201
- Births in 2025
- 121
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1201)
- First appeared
- 1976
- Trend
- #1261 in 2020 → #1201 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 12,118 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 12,118 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yasin peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1201.
Famous with this name
Yasin
Rami Yasin
Yasin Houicha
How would you rate Yasin, 1-5?
Yasin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yasin is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #624 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,559.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Yasin is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Yasin origin and meaning
Arabic, Quranic
From Ya Sin, the opening letters of the 36th chapter (surah) of the Quran; the letters' meaning is traditionally left unexplained
Yasin takes its name from Surah Ya Sin, often called the heart of the Quran. It has been in American data since 1976 and reached its peak in 2025. Its religious significance, rather than a translatable meaning, is why families choose it.
Attested etymology
Yasin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Yasin, pop culture references for the name Yasin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Yasin
We've found the following names that sound similar to Yasin, sorted by popularity.
Yaseen / Yazan / Yassin / Yesenia / Yeison / Yochanan / Yichen / Yassine / Yoshimi / Yochanon /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1201 |
| 2024 | 1482 |
| 2023 | 1421 |
| 2022 | 1552 |
| 2021 | 1433 |
| 2020 | 1261 |
| 2019 | 1328 |
| 2018 | 1449 |
| 2017 | 1602 |
| 2016 | 1388 |
| 2015 | 1406 |
| 2014 | 1692 |
| 2013 | 1822 |
| 2012 | 1786 |
| 2011 | 2298 |
| 2010 | 1873 |
| 2009 | 1696 |
| 2008 | 1802 |
| 2007 | 1917 |
| 2006 | 1935 |
| 2005 | 1663 |
| 2004 | 1779 |
| 2003 | 2151 |
| 2002 | 1755 |
| 2001 | 2239 |
| 2000 | 1799 |
| 1999 | 1895 |
| 1998 | 2121 |
| 1997 | 2428 |
| 1996 | 3049 |
| 1995 | 2322 |
| 1994 | 2816 |
| 1993 | 2045 |
| 1992 | 2586 |
| 1990 | 2970 |
| 1989 | 2394 |
| 1988 | 2379 |
| 1982 | 2224 |
| 1981 | 1887 |
| 1979 | 2064 |
| 1978 | 2329 |
| 1976 | 2266 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 624 |
| New Jersey | 651 |
| New York | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | 703 |
| Illinois | 749 |
| Minnesota | 805 |
| Ohio | 937 |
| Michigan | 994 |
| Arizona | 1030 |
| California | 1194 |
| Texas | 2559 |
Even more about Yasin
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Yasin a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Yasin?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
yah-SEEN · /jɑˈsin/
Around the world
- Yasin (Turkish) — Used as-is in Turkish.
Spellings and nicknames
- Yaseen — Long-vowel transliteration.
- Yassin — French-influenced transliteration.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Yasin is chosen for its central place in the Quran and its calm, clear sound — and it stands at its American peak.
Worth knowing
- Transliteration spellings vary widely (Yaseen, Yassin); pick one and expect variants.
