Yailin
Every Yailin since 1996 — 963 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yailin
Yailin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,971 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 963 American babies have been named Yailin. Its peak came in 2022, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yailin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yailin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | #3,971 |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,556 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,285 |
| 2022 | 86 | #2,206 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,436 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,387 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,315 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,515 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,320 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,217 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,419 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,947 |
| 2013 | 22 | #6,003 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,564 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,927 |
| 2010 | 45 | #3,565 |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,617 |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,374 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,670 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,357 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,239 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,170 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,664 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,522 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,364 |
| 2000 | 47 | #3,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yailin in 2025?
Yailin ranked #3,971 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yailin?
963 babies have been named Yailin in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yailin most popular?
Yailin peaked in 2022, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Yailin a boy or girl name?
Yailin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yailin rising or falling?
Yailin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.