Yailine
Of Puerto Rican origin, meaning "graceful, beautifully slim."
Name Census estimates that about 71 living Americans carry the first name Yailine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yailine today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yailine births was 1999 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yailine. 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 Yailine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
71
~ 1 in 4,827,526 Americans
Peak year
1999
13 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2012 SSA rank
#16,751
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Yailine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yailine from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 40 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yailine 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 Yailine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yailines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yailine
The name Yailine is believed to have its origins in the indigenous cultures of the Caribbean region, particularly the Taíno people who inhabited the islands of Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Bahamas before the arrival of European colonizers. The name is thought to be derived from the Taíno word "yai," which means "moon" or "moonlight."
In the Taíno language, names were often inspired by natural elements and celestial bodies, reflecting the deep connection these indigenous people had with the environment. The combination of "yai" and the Spanish suffix "-line" likely occurred during the fusion of Taíno and Spanish cultures in the colonial era.
While there are no known historical references to the name Yailine in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used by the Taíno people as a name for female children born under the light of the full moon or during significant lunar events.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yailine can be found in the historical records of the Spanish colonial period in Puerto Rico, where it was documented as the name of a Taíno woman who lived in the 16th century. Unfortunately, specific details about her life and significance have been lost to time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Yailine:
1. Yailine Pérez (born 1985), a Cuban-American actress known for her roles in television shows like "East Los High" and "The Fosters."
2. Yailine Rosado (born 1992), a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has competed in various weight classes and won several championships.
3. Yailine Castillo (born 1988), a Dominican-American writer and poet whose work explores themes of identity, immigration, and cultural heritage.
4. Yailine Fernández (born 1976), a Cuban-American artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the United States and Latin America.
5. Yailine Vásquez (born 1982), a Venezuelan-American entrepreneur and founder of a successful fashion and lifestyle brand that celebrates Latin American culture.
While the name Yailine may not be as widely known as some other names, it carries a rich cultural history and connection to the indigenous roots of the Caribbean region. Its meaning and origins serve as a reminder of the diverse and vibrant cultures that have shaped the societies of the Americas.
People
Yailine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yailine 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
Yailine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yailine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 71 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yailine 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 4,827,526 US residents.
Is Yailine a common name?
We classify Yailine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yailine most popular?
The single biggest year for Yailine was 1999, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yailine is about 23 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 Yailine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yailine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yailine in the SSA data are female. 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 Yailine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yailine 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 Yailine 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 are named Yailine?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Yailine at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.