Yarden
A Hebrew name meaning "river descending" or "stream downward".
Name Census estimates that about 224 living Americans carry the first name Yarden. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 57.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Yarden today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yarden births was 1993 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yarden. 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.
People living today
224
~ 1 in 1,530,153 Americans
Peak year
1993
14 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,763
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Yarden
Yarden is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 228 total registrations, 97 (42.5%) were male and 131 (57.5%) were female.
Yarden as a male name
- Ranked #10,763 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2010 (10 births)
Yarden as a female name
- Ranked #15,216 in 2022
- 6 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2007 (11 births)
Popularity
Yarden: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yarden from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 70 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Yarden remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yarden 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 Yarden during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yardens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yarden
The name Yarden has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "yarden," which means "to descend" or "to flow down," referring to the biblical Jordan River.
In the Bible, the Jordan River holds significant importance as it marks the eastern boundary of the Promised Land and was crossed by the Israelites led by Joshua during their conquest of Canaan. The name Yarden may have been given to individuals who lived near the Jordan River or had some connection to this sacred waterway.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yarden can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions a scholar named Yarden bar Petora, who lived during the 3rd century CE and was known for his wisdom and teachings.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yarden. One of the most prominent is Yarden Gerbi, an Israeli judoka who won a bronze medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. She was born in 1989 and has achieved remarkable success in her sport, representing Israel on the international stage.
Another famous bearer of the name is Yarden Noy, an Israeli singer and songwriter born in 1976. She has released several albums and is known for her unique blend of Middle Eastern and Western musical styles, gaining widespread popularity in Israel and beyond.
In the realm of literature, Yarden Khanin is a notable figure. Born in 1944 in Ukraine, he is an Israeli writer and poet who has authored numerous works exploring themes of identity, memory, and the human experience.
Yarden Vatik, born in 1976, is an Israeli fashion designer who has gained recognition for her innovative and avant-garde designs. Her creations have been showcased at prestigious fashion events around the world, reflecting the vibrant and diverse cultural influences of Israel.
Lastly, Yarden Lior was an Israeli military officer who served in the Six-Day War in 1967. He played a crucial role in the capture of the Old City of Jerusalem and was awarded the Medal of Distinguished Service for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Yarden, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, athletes, and military figures, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and contributing to the tapestry of human achievement.
People
Yarden + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yarden: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yarden?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 224 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yarden 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 1,530,153 US residents.
Is Yarden a common name?
We classify Yarden as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 228 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yarden most popular?
The single biggest year for Yarden was 1993, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yarden is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yarden a female name?
Yes, 57.5% of people registered as Yarden 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.
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.