Yeilyn
A modern Latinx name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Yeilyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yeilyn today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yeilyn births was 2017 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yeilyn. 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
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2017
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,155
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Yeilyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yeilyn 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 91 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yeilyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yeilyn 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 Yeilyn 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 Yeilyn
The name Yeilyn is a relatively modern and unique name with uncertain origins. It does not appear to have a clear linguistic or cultural root, and its meaning and etymology are ambiguous.
One possible theory suggests that Yeilyn may be a creative amalgamation of various sounds and letter combinations, intended to create a distinctive and memorable name. This practice of inventing new names has become increasingly popular in recent decades, as parents strive to give their children unique identities.
Another speculation is that Yeilyn could be a variation or misspelling of an existing name from a different language or culture. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this theory, and the name's true origins remain elusive.
Due to its relative obscurity, there are no known historical references or mentions of the name Yeilyn in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Additionally, there are no widely recognized or famous individuals from history who bore this name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Yeilyn are likely to be found in modern birth records and databases, but these are not typically considered historical sources. As a result, it is challenging to trace the name's journey through time or identify any individuals who may have contributed to its evolution or popularity.
While the name Yeilyn lacks a rich historical tapestry, its uniqueness and ambiguity allow it to be a blank canvas for those who bear it, free from the constraints of cultural or linguistic expectations. Its meaning and significance can be shaped by the individuals who carry it, creating a personal connection and narrative that will become part of the name's legacy.
People
Yeilyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yeilyn 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
Yeilyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yeilyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yeilyn 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 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Yeilyn a common name?
We classify Yeilyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 176 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yeilyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Yeilyn was 2017, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yeilyn is about 10 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 Yeilyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yeilyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yeilyn 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 Yeilyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yeilyn 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 Yeilyn 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 common is the name Yeilyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.