Yarelin
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew elements.
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Yarelin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yarelin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yarelin births was 2013 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yarelin. 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
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2013
14 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,070
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Yarelin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yarelin from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 81 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yarelin 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 Yarelin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yarelins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yarelin
Yarelin is a name with origins rooted in the Spanish language and Latin American culture. Its etymology can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yael, which means "mountain goat" or "ibex." The name Yael was popularized in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it referred to the wife of Heber the Kenite, who slew the Canaanite general Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple.
The transition from Yael to Yarelin likely occurred as the name spread through Spain and Latin America, with the addition of the "-elin" suffix, which is a diminutive form commonly used in Spanish names. This variation on the name became particularly popular in Mexico and other parts of Central America.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yarelin can be found in the 16th century, when a woman named Yarelin Hernández was documented as a resident of the city of Puebla, Mexico. In the 18th century, a renowned Mexican poet and playwright named Yarelin Gutiérrez (1723-1804) gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 19th century, Yarelin Martínez (1842-1912) was a notable Honduran activist and educator who fought for women's rights and access to education. She established several schools in her home country and was a vocal advocate for social reform.
Moving into the 20th century, Yarelin Rodríguez (1915-1998) was a celebrated Nicaraguan artist known for her vibrant paintings depicting the landscapes and cultural traditions of her homeland. Her works are featured in several major museums across Latin America.
More recently, Yarelin Quintero (born 1982) is a Venezuelan actress and television host who has achieved fame for her roles in popular telenovelas and her work as a presenter on various entertainment shows.
While the name Yarelin has its roots in ancient Hebrew and biblical origins, it has evolved and found new life in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Latin American countries, where it has been embraced and given unique cultural significance over the centuries.
People
Yarelin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yarelin 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
Yarelin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yarelin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yarelin 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 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Yarelin a common name?
We classify Yarelin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 192 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yarelin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yarelin was 2013, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yarelin is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yarelin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yarelin 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.