Yoan
Every Yoan since 1988 — 526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yoan
Yoan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,654 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 526 American babies have been named Yoan. Its peak came in 2024, when 33 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 Yoan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yoan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,654 |
| 2024 | 33 | #3,523 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,451 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,564 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,357 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,225 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,999 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,330 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,666 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,703 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,310 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,989 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,910 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,677 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,247 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,472 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,321 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,482 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,856 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,867 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,787 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,245 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,319 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,433 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,824 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,494 |
| 1990 | 6 | #8,094 |
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Famous people named Yoan
- Yoan Gouffran Soccer player · b. 1986
- Yoan Cardinale Soccer player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yoan in 2025?
Yoan ranked #3,654 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yoan?
526 babies have been named Yoan in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yoan most popular?
Yoan peaked in 2024, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Yoan a boy or girl name?
Yoan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yoan rising or falling?
Yoan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yoan?
Well-known people named Yoan include Yoan Gouffran (soccer player), Yoan Cardinale (soccer player).