Yan
Yan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /jæn/
Meaning and origin of Yan
- A male given name, equivalent to English John.
- A transliteration of the Belarusian, Russian, or Ukrainian male given name Ян (Jan)
How popular is Yan?
Since 1880, 99 girls and 986 boys in the U.S. have been named Yan (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9147 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #2386 in 2025. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Yan
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Yan FAQ
What does the name Yan mean?
A male given name, equivalent to English John. A transliteration of the Belarusian, Russian, or Ukrainian male given name Ян (Jan)
How popular is the name Yan?
Since 1880, 99 girls and 986 boys in the U.S. have been named Yan (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #9147 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #2386 in 2025. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yan a boy or girl name?
Yan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 99 girls and 986 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.