Yassin - A very unique male name
Yassin at a glance
Yassin is ranked #2750 among boy baby names in 2025, with 15 births in 2025. It peaked in 2014 at #1656 and first appeared on the charts in 2000.
- Rank in 2025
- #2750
- Births in 2025
- 15
- Peak year
- 2014 (#1656)
- First appeared
- 2000
- Trend
- #3634 in 2020 → #2750 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 97,752 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Yassin peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 1656.
Famous with this name
Asser Yassin
Alexander Yassin
Rawaa Yassin
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Yassin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Yassin is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,404 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,272.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 Yassin is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Yassin origin and meaning
Arabic (Quranic)
A spelling of Yasin, from Ya-Sin — the name of the 36th surah of the Quran, opening with the letters ya and sin
Yassin doubles the s of Yasin, the Quranic name taken from the opening letters of Surah Ya-Sin — a chapter often called the heart of the Quran. The name's source is documented even though the letters' own significance is a matter of religious interpretation.
Attested etymology
Yassin is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Yassin, pop culture references for the name Yassin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Yassin
We've found the following names that sound similar to Yassin, sorted by popularity.
Yaseen / Yasin / Yazan / 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 | 2750 |
| 2024 | 2362 |
| 2023 | 2753 |
| 2022 | 3011 |
| 2021 | 4226 |
| 2020 | 3634 |
| 2019 | 2133 |
| 2018 | 2348 |
| 2017 | 2472 |
| 2016 | 1873 |
| 2015 | 1979 |
| 2014 | 1656 |
| 2013 | 1901 |
| 2012 | 2566 |
| 2011 | 3114 |
| 2010 | 2411 |
| 2009 | 3327 |
| 2008 | 3511 |
| 2007 | 3302 |
| 2006 | 4299 |
| 2005 | 3598 |
| 2004 | 3342 |
| 2001 | 3916 |
| 2000 | 3313 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New York | 1404 |
| Texas | 2272 |
Even more about Yassin
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 Yassin 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 Yassin?
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 · /jɑːˈsiːn/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Yasin — The more standard transliteration
- Yaseen — Another common transliteration
- Yacine — Maghrebi/French transliteration
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Yassin is a name of direct Quranic significance, chosen for faith first.
Worth knowing
- Yasin, Yaseen and Yassin are all in use — one spelling should be fixed early
