Yassin
A name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "affluent".
Name Census estimates that about 1,111 living Americans carry the first name Yassin. It is a predominantly male name (98.8% of registrations). The average person named Yassin today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yassin births was 2013 (70 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yassin. 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
- • Yassin is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 14 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 308,510 Americans
Peak year
2013
70 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,738
Tracked since 1988
Gender
Gender distribution for Yassin
Yassin leans heavily male at 98.8% of total registrations, but 13 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Yassin as a male name
- Ranked #2,738 in 2024
- 48 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (70 births)
Yassin as a female name
- Ranked #19,490 in 2011
- 5 female births in 2011
- Peak: 2005 (8 births)
Popularity
Yassin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yassin from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 568 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yassin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yassin 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 Yassin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yassins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, California recorded the most babies named Yassin, while Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yassin
The name Yassin is derived from the Arabic name Yaseen, which has its roots in the Semitic languages of the Middle East. This name can be traced back to ancient times, with references found in early Islamic texts and historical records.
The name Yassin is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "yasana," meaning "to be handsome" or "to be beautiful." It is also associated with the word "yaseen," which refers to a chapter in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The Surah (chapter) Yaseen is known for its powerful verses and is considered to be a source of protection and blessings.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yassin can be found in the writings of the famous Muslim scholar and philosopher, Avicenna (Ibn Sina), who lived from 980 to 1037 AD. He is regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age and made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy, medicine, and science.
Another notable figure with the name Yassin is Yassin al-Hafiz, a renowned Arab poet and writer who lived in the 8th century AD. His poetic works have been celebrated for their eloquence and profound insight into human nature.
In the 12th century, Yassin al-Razi, a Persian mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and the study of celestial movements.
During the 13th century, Yassin al-Tuwaijri was a prominent Arab historian and scholar who documented the cultural and intellectual achievements of the Islamic world during that era.
In more recent times, Yassin Arafat (1929-2004) was a Palestinian leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, known for his pivotal role in the Palestinian national movement and efforts towards peace in the Middle East.
Throughout history, the name Yassin has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields, including literature, science, religion, and politics. Its rich heritage and connection to Islamic culture and traditions have endured over centuries, making it a name with deep historical significance.
People
Yassin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yassin 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
Yassin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yassin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,111 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yassin 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 308,510 US residents.
Is Yassin a common name?
We classify Yassin as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,122 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yassin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yassin was 2013, when 70 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yassin is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yassin a male name?
Yes, 98.8% of people registered as Yassin 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.
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.