Yazan
Transliteration of Arabic يازن.
Every Yazan since 1983 — 2,032 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yazan
Yazan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,127 in 2025 with 190 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 2,032 American babies have been named Yazan. Its peak came in 2025, when 190 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 Yazan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yazan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 190 | #1,127 |
| 2024 | 175 | #1,185 |
| 2023 | 137 | #1,367 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,677 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1,699 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,921 |
| 2019 | 77 | #1,935 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1,808 |
| 2017 | 79 | #1,870 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1,827 |
| 2015 | 96 | #1,654 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,999 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,163 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,413 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,795 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,428 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,523 |
| 2008 | 28 | #3,819 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,865 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,449 |
| 2005 | 27 | #3,610 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,951 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,276 |
| 2002 | 31 | #3,016 |
| 2001 | 45 | #2,276 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,073 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,046 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,808 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,563 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yazan mean?
Transliteration of Arabic يازن.
How popular is the name Yazan in 2025?
Yazan ranked #1,127 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 190 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yazan?
2,032 babies have been named Yazan in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yazan most popular?
Yazan peaked in 2025, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Yazan a boy or girl name?
Yazan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yazan rising or falling?
Yazan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.