Yan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
89% Masculine / 11% Feminine
Meaning:
Yan means 'swallow' and is of Chinese origin.
Meaning of the Name Yan
Yan is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Chinese word 'yan', which means 'swallow', referring to the bird. The swallow is considered a symbol of good luck and happiness in Chinese culture. Yan is also a common surname in China. The name Yan can also be found in other cultures, such as Vietnamese and Slavic, with variations in pronunciation and meaning.
Popularity of the Name Yan
The popularity for the name Yan peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 35 births, which ranked number 7,387 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Yan had the most female births in 2000 with 11, which ranked number 8,533 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 35, which ranked number 3,246 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Yan has increased sharply over the last ten years from 24 births to 28 births, an increase of 16.67%. Among males, Yan has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 28 births, an increase of 16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yan
- 20 Year Trend of Yan: -15.15%
- 10 Year Trend of Yan: 16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yan: 16.67%
Popularity of Yan by State
For males, Yan was most popular in Southeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Yan. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Yan
- Total Births of Yan: 28 (1.55%)
- Male Births of Yan: 28 (1.55%)
Given the upward trend of Yan over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.55% increase in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. Male births for Yan have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.55%.