Yazen
An Arabic masculine name meaning "prosperous and successful".
Name Census estimates that about 375 living Americans carry the first name Yazen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yazen today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yazen births was 2020 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yazen. 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
375
~ 1 in 914,012 Americans
Peak year
2020
22 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,259
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Yazen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yazen 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 143 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yazen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yazen 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 Yazen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yazens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yazen
The name Yazen is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "yazun," which means "dignity" or "honor." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and has been particularly popular among Arabic-speaking communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yazen can be found in the works of Ibn Ishaq, an 8th-century Islamic scholar and biographer. He mentioned a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Yazen ibn Thabit, who fought alongside the prophet in several battles.
In the 10th century, a renowned Persian poet and philosopher named Yazen al-Misri (born in 936 AD, died in 1010 AD) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of literature and philosophy. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, have been widely celebrated and studied throughout the centuries.
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, which lasted from the 13th to the 16th century, there was a prominent military leader named Yazen al-Hafiz (born in 1275 AD, died in 1341 AD). He played a significant role in defending Egypt against the Mongol invasions and is remembered for his strategic military prowess.
In the 19th century, a renowned Syrian scholar and historian named Yazen al-Umari (born in 1800 AD, died in 1878 AD) made substantial contributions to the study of Arabic literature and Islamic history. His works, which meticulously documented the cultural and intellectual traditions of the region, are widely referenced by modern scholars.
Another notable figure who bore the name Yazen was Yazen al-Hashimi (born in 1885 AD, died in 1937 AD), an Iraqi politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence from British rule. He is remembered as a champion of Arab nationalism and a influential figure in the region's political landscape.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and legacy associated with the name Yazen, which has been carried by scholars, poets, military leaders, and political figures throughout the centuries, reflecting its deep roots and cultural importance within the Arabic-speaking world.
People
Yazen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yazen 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
Yazen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yazen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 375 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yazen 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 914,012 US residents.
Is Yazen a common name?
We classify Yazen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 379 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yazen most popular?
The single biggest year for Yazen was 2020, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yazen is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yazen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yazen 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.