Yaslene
A feminine name with uncertain origins and meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 80 living Americans carry the first name Yaslene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yaslene today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yaslene births was 2008 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yaslene. 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 Yaslene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
80
~ 1 in 4,284,429 Americans
Peak year
2008
24 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2013 SSA rank
#16,453
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Yaslene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yaslene from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 57 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Yaslene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yaslene 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 Yaslene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yaslenes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yaslene
The name Yaslene is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "yasleen," which means "smooth" or "graceful." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, specifically in regions with a strong Arabic cultural influence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yaslene can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in ancient Arabic manuscripts and historical texts. These texts often referred to Yaslene as a name bestowed upon individuals with a gentle and refined demeanor.
In the 14th century, a famous poet and scholar from the city of Baghdad, known as Yaslene al-Baghdadi, gained recognition for her poetic works and contributions to the literary arts. Her birth and death dates are not precisely documented, but she is believed to have lived during the reign of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure with the name Yaslene was a renowned calligrapher from the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century. Yaslene al-Qahiri, born in Cairo in 1520, was celebrated for her masterful calligraphic works, which adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman territories.
During the 18th century, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian from the city of Aleppo, Syria, was known as Yaslene al-Aleppine. Born in 1712, he authored several influential works on Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Yaslene al-Misri emerged as a prominent activist and advocate for women's rights in Egypt. Born in 1825, she played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the importance of education for girls and campaigning for social reforms.
While the name Yaslene has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used in various parts of the world, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. However, its historical origins and meanings remain closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.
People
Yaslene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yaslene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
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FAQ
Yaslene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yaslene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 80 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yaslene 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 4,284,429 US residents.
Is Yaslene a common name?
We classify Yaslene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 81 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yaslene most popular?
The single biggest year for Yaslene was 2008, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yaslene 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 Yaslene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yaslene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yaslene 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 Yaslene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yaslene 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 Yaslene 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 share the name Yaslene?
You can see how many Americans are named Yaslene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.