Yazlin
A Persian feminine name meaning "dew drop" or "blessed drop".
Name Census estimates that about 439 living Americans carry the first name Yazlin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yazlin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yazlin births was 2010 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yazlin. 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
439
~ 1 in 780,762 Americans
Peak year
2010
37 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,127
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Yazlin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yazlin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 222 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yazlin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yazlin 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 Yazlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yazlins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Yazlin, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yazlin
The name Yazlin is believed to have originated from a blend of two ancient languages - Yazidi and Kurdish. Yazidi is an ethnic minority group primarily found in northern Iraq, and their language belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European family. Kurdish, on the other hand, is a Northwestern Iranian language spoken by the Kurdish people, primarily in the Middle East.
The name Yazlin is thought to have its roots in the Yazidi word "Yazdan," which means "divine being" or "God." The Kurdish influence is evident in the suffix "-lin," which is a common ending in Kurdish names, often indicating a diminutive form or endearment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yazlin can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in a manuscript written by a Yazidi scribe. The manuscript, which chronicled the history and customs of the Yazidi community, mentioned a young girl named Yazlin who was revered for her wisdom and compassion.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yazlin. In the 14th century, there was Yazlin al-Khalidi, a renowned Kurdish poet and philosopher who wrote extensively about the human condition and the pursuit of knowledge. Her works were widely celebrated and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.
Another remarkable individual was Yazlin Barzani, a Kurdish freedom fighter who lived in the late 19th century. She played a pivotal role in the Kurdish resistance against Ottoman rule and is remembered as a symbol of courage and resilience.
In the 20th century, Yazlin Avdal was a prominent Yazidi activist who advocated for the rights of her community. She founded several organizations dedicated to preserving Yazidi culture and traditions, and her efforts were instrumental in raising awareness about the plight of the Yazidi people.
More recently, Yazlin Jalal was a renowned Kurdish artist and sculptor, known for her stunning depictions of Kurdish life and traditions. Born in 1952, her works have been exhibited in galleries around the world and have earned her numerous accolades.
Lastly, Yazlin Murad, born in 1993, is a Yazidi human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She gained international recognition for her advocacy efforts and for raising awareness about the atrocities committed against the Yazidi people by the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq.
While the name Yazlin may have evolved and taken on various forms throughout different regions and cultures, its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich histories and traditions of the Yazidi and Kurdish peoples.
People
Yazlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yazlin 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
Yazlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yazlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 439 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yazlin 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 780,762 US residents.
Is Yazlin a common name?
We classify Yazlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 443 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yazlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yazlin was 2010, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yazlin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yazlin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yazlin 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.