Yeison
Of Spanish origin, a masculine name derived from the biblical name Jesús.
Name Census estimates that about 616 living Americans carry the first name Yeison. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yeison today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yeison births was 2022 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yeison. 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
616
~ 1 in 556,419 Americans
Peak year
2022
60 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,863
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Yeison: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yeison from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 229 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yeison 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 Yeison during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yeisons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Yeison, while North Carolina, Texas, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yeison
The given name Yeison is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, and its roots can be traced back to the late medieval period in Spain. This name is a variant of the more common Spanish name Jaime, which is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob translates to "supplanter" or "one who follows".
In the early days, the name Yeison was primarily used in regions of Spain, particularly in the southern regions such as Andalusia and Murcia. As the Spanish language spread to different parts of the world during the Age of Exploration, the name also gained popularity in various Spanish-speaking countries.
Historically, records of the name Yeison can be found in various Spanish chronicles and manuscripts dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. However, there are no significant references to this name in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or other historical records of major significance.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Yeison can be traced back to the late 15th century in Spain. One notable individual who bore this name was Yeison de Sevilla, a renowned Spanish painter and artist who lived during the 16th century. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various galleries and museums across Spain.
Throughout history, there have been several other individuals named Yeison who have made notable contributions in various fields. For instance, Yeison Martínez was a prominent Colombian novelist and poet who lived from 1932 to 2005. His works explored themes of social injustice and the human condition, and he is considered one of the most influential writers of his time in Colombia.
Another notable figure was Yeison Rodríguez, a Venezuelan composer and musician who lived from 1920 to 1998. He was renowned for his contributions to the development of traditional Venezuelan music and composed numerous works that became popular across Latin America.
In the field of sports, Yeison Gordillo was a Colombian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He was born in 1985 and had a successful career, representing his national team and playing for various clubs in South America and Europe.
Lastly, Yeison Molina was a Venezuelan artist and painter who lived from 1935 to 2010. His vibrant and expressive works captured the essence of Venezuelan culture and landscapes, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in the country's contemporary art scene.
People
Yeison + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yeison 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
Yeison: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yeison?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 616 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yeison 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 556,419 US residents.
Is Yeison a common name?
We classify Yeison as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 622 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yeison most popular?
The single biggest year for Yeison was 2022, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yeison is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yeison a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yeison 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.