Yasine
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little flower" or "handsome".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Yasine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yasine today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasine births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasine. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yasine with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yasine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,268
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Yasine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasine from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasine 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 Yasine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasine
The name Yasine has its origins rooted in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "yaseen," which translates to "ease" or "comfort." This name gained prominence during the early Islamic era, as it is believed to be a reference to a chapter in the Qur'an known as "Surah Yaseen."
The earliest recorded instance of the name Yasine can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was used by several prominent figures in the Islamic world. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Yasine ibn Mu'awiyah, a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate.
Throughout history, the name Yasine has been associated with various influential personalities across different fields. In the realm of literature, Yasine al-Maghribi was a celebrated Moroccan writer and poet who lived in the 11th century AD. His works were instrumental in preserving and promoting Arabic literature during that era.
The name also found its way into the annals of Islamic scholarship. Yasine al-Kindi, a prominent philosopher and mathematician from the 9th century AD, made significant contributions to the fields of optics, medicine, and philosophy. His writings on metaphysics and natural sciences had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.
In the realm of religion, Yasine al-Hafiz was a revered Islamic scholar and Hafiz (one who has memorized the entire Qur'an) who lived in the 12th century AD. His teachings and interpretations of the Qur'an were highly regarded, and he was known for his profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yasine was Yasine al-Rifa'i, a Sufi saint and the founder of the Rifa'i order, a prominent Sufi spiritual order that originated in the 12th century AD. His teachings and spiritual guidance influenced many and played a significant role in the spread of Sufism throughout the Islamic world.
While the name Yasine has deep roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also transcended borders and gained popularity in various regions across the globe. The name's association with ease, comfort, and the Qur'anic chapter has made it a revered choice among Muslim communities worldwide.
People
Yasine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yasine 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
Yasine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasine 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 Yasine a common name?
We classify Yasine 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 Yasine most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasine was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasine is about 17 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 Yasine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yasine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasine 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 Yasine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yasine 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 Yasine 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 the name Yasine?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Yasine, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.