Yamen
Every Yamen since 2007 — 353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yamen
Yamen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,310 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 353 American babies have been named Yamen. Its peak came in 2025, when 36 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 Yamen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yamen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,310 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,891 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,213 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,561 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,671 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,417 |
| 2019 | 34 | #3,420 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,309 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,775 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,091 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,074 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,244 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,589 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,286 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,736 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,110 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,934 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,497 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,307 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yamen in 2025?
Yamen ranked #3,310 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yamen?
353 babies have been named Yamen in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yamen most popular?
Yamen peaked in 2025, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Yamen a boy or girl name?
Yamen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yamen rising or falling?
Yamen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.