Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 2006

Yann

Meaning Spelling variant of Ian Gender Boy Rank 2025 #7,659

Spelling variant of Ian.

Rank 2025
#7,659
among boys · ↑2,187 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
11
named Yann
How common
1 in 155,280
boys born in 2025
Peak year
2006
20 babies
All-time total
346
#9,812 all-time among boys
First recorded
1984
in Social Security records

Yann popularity over time

346 babies have been named Yann since 1984, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2006Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
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1910s – – – –
1920s – – – –
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1970s – – – –
1980s 16 2 – #6,300
1990s 32 3 +100% #7,119
2000s 122 12 +281% #4,670
2010s 117 12 -4% #5,333
2020s (to 2025) 59 10 -16% #6,326

The story of Yann

Yann is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,659 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1984, 346 American babies have been named Yann. Its peak came in 2006, when 20 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Yann stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Yann?

The median living Yann is about 15 years old; half are between 7 and 21. An estimated 300 people named Yann are alive in the United States today.

median 15 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Yann year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 11 #7,659
2024 8 #9,846
2023 8 #9,721
2022 9 #8,953
2021 14 #6,326
2020 9 #8,700
2019 18 #5,333
2018 9 #8,787
2017 6 #12,190
2016 17 #5,545
2015 8 #9,524
2014 8 #9,601
2013 16 #5,645
2012 12 #7,029
2011 11 #7,485
2010 12 #7,069
2009 9 #8,960
2008 15 #6,056
2007 12 #7,067
2006 20 #4,670
2005 16 #5,272
2004 13 #6,124
2003 15 #5,260
2002 6 #10,631
2001 6 #10,521
2000 10 #6,821
1995 5 #10,299
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Famous people named Yann

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Yann LeCun Yann LeCun French computer scientist (born 1960) Contemporary
  2. 2 Yann Martel Yann Martel Canadian novelist (born 1963) Contemporary
  3. 3 Yann Tiersen Yann Tiersen French musician and composer (born 1970) Contemporary
  4. 4 Yann M'Vila Yann M'Vila French footballer (born 1990) Contemporary
  5. 5 Yann Karamoh Yann Karamoh French footballer (born 1998) Contemporary
  6. 6 Yann Arthus-Bertrand Yann Arthus-Bertrand French photographer (born 1946) Contemporary
  7. 7 Yann Bodiger Yann Bodiger French footballer (born 1995) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Yann, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Yann?

The median living Yann is about 15 years old. Half of all living Yanns are between 7 and 21 years old.

How many people named Yann are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Yann are alive in the United States, based on 346 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Yann mean?

Spelling variant of Ian.

How popular is the name Yann in 2025?

Yann ranked #7,659 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Yann?

346 babies have been named Yann in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Yann most popular?

Yann peaked in 2006, when 20 newborns received the name.

Is Yann a boy or girl name?

Yann is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Yann rising or falling?

Yann has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Yann?

Well-known people named Yann include Yann LeCun (computer scientist), Yann Martel (writer), Yann Tiersen (musician).

Names like Yann

Names that sound and feel close to Yann: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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