Yadin
An Israeli masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "friend".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Yadin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yadin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yadin births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yadin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yadin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,999
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Yadin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yadin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yadin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yadin
The given name Yadin is a Hebrew name with ancient origins. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yad", which means "hand" or "strength". The name can be traced back to the biblical era and the ancient Israelites.
One of the earliest known references to the name Yadin can be found in the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. The name is mentioned in the context of a judge named Yadin who played a significant role in the history of ancient Israel. However, not much is known about the details of this historical figure.
During the Middle Ages, the name Yadin gained popularity among Jewish communities in various parts of the world, including Europe and the Middle East. It was often used as a symbolic representation of strength, power, and leadership.
In the modern era, several notable individuals have borne the name Yadin. One of the most famous was Yigael Yadin (1917-1984), an Israeli archaeologist, military leader, and scholar. He played a crucial role in excavating and preserving important archaeological sites in Israel, including Masada and Hazor.
Another notable Yadin was Yadin Israelit (1912-1988), an Israeli actor and director who made significant contributions to the Israeli theater scene. He was known for his performances in both classical and contemporary plays.
Yadin Antebi (1925-1998) was an Israeli painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract and figurative works. His art is exhibited in various museums and galleries around the world.
Yadin Rudaki (1971-), an Israeli-born American poet and writer, has published several collections of poetry and literary works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and cultural heritage.
Yadin Nicol (1942-1998) was a prominent New Zealand writer, poet, and academic. He was known for his works that delved into themes of social justice, environmentalism, and indigenous rights.
The name Yadin, with its rich historical and cultural significance, continues to be used in various parts of the world, particularly among Jewish communities. Its meaning of strength and power has resonated throughout the ages, making it a popular choice for parents naming their children.
People
Yadin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yadin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yadin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yadin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yadin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Yadin a common name?
We classify Yadin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yadin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yadin was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yadin is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yadin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yadin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yadin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yadin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yadin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yadin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Yadin as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Yadin on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.