Yestin
A variant of the name Justin of Latin origin meaning "upright" or "just".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yestin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yestin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yestin births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yestin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Yestin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yestin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#14,452
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Yestin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yestin 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 Yestin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yestin
The name Yestin is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some linguists believe it to be derived from the Old English word "yistan," meaning "to rise" or "to ascend." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were seen as ambitious or striving for greatness.
Another theory traces the name's roots to the Sanskrit word "yastin," which translates to "staff" or "rod." In ancient Indian cultures, this could have been a reference to a symbol of authority or leadership. However, concrete evidence of this linguistic link remains elusive.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding its etymology, the name Yestin has made occasional appearances throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances can be found in the annals of the Frankish Empire, where a nobleman named Yestin de Lorraine was mentioned in the 9th century. Unfortunately, details about his life and accomplishments have been lost to time.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Yestin of Cluny gained recognition for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. His treatises were widely circulated among the monastic orders of medieval Europe, solidifying his reputation as a prominent intellectual of his era.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, Yestin Cavendish, an English courtier and diplomat, played a significant role in the court of King Henry VIII. His skilled negotiations and political acumen earned him a place in the chronicles of Tudor history.
In more recent times, Yestin Brice, a 19th-century French painter, garnered acclaim for his vivid landscape paintings, capturing the natural beauty of the French countryside with remarkable skill.
The name Yestin also found its way into literature, with Yestin Chalmers being a notable character in the popular Victorian novel "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins, published in 1868.
While the name Yestin may not be as widespread as some others, its unique sound and intriguing origins have ensured that it has left an indelible mark on various chapters of human history, from the annals of ancient empires to the pages of literary masterpieces.
People
Yestin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yestin 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
Yestin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yestin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yestin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yestin a common name?
We classify Yestin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yestin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yestin was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yestin is about 17 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 Yestin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yestin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yestin 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.
Is Yestin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yestin 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 Yestin 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 many people are named Yestin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.