Yisen
A Chinese name meaning "beneficial cloud" or "auspicious cloud".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Yisen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yisen today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yisen births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yisen. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yisen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#10,808
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Yisen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yisen 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 Yisen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yisen
The name Yisen has its origins in the Chinese language and culture, tracing back to the ancient times. It is a masculine name that combines the Chinese characters "Yi" (义) meaning "righteousness" and "Sen" (森) meaning "dense" or "lush".
The earliest known use of the name Yisen dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), a golden age of Chinese civilization. During this period, the name appeared in various historical records and literary works, often associated with scholars, poets, and influential figures.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Yisen was Yisen Qian, a renowned scholar and calligrapher from the 9th century. His calligraphic works were highly regarded, and he was praised for his mastery of the ancient art form.
In the 12th century, Yisen Zhao, a Confucian philosopher and educator, gained prominence for his contributions to the Neo-Confucian movement. His teachings and writings influenced generations of scholars and thinkers across East Asia.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Yisen Wang, a prominent military general, played a pivotal role in the defense of the empire against foreign invasions. His strategic prowess and leadership skills were widely celebrated, earning him a place in the historical annals.
In the realm of literature, Yisen Liu, a renowned poet from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), left a lasting legacy with his evocative verses that captured the beauty of nature and the human experience. His poetic works continue to be studied and admired to this day.
Another notable figure bearing the name Yisen was Yisen Zhang, a revered Buddhist monk and scholar from the 17th century. His contributions to the study and promotion of Buddhist teachings had a profound impact on the spiritual landscape of China during his time.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who carried the name Yisen, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and eras. The name has endured through the centuries, carried by individuals who have shaped the cultural, intellectual, and spiritual fabric of Chinese society.
People
Yisen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yisen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yisen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yisen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yisen 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Yisen a common name?
We classify Yisen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yisen most popular?
The single biggest year for Yisen was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yisen is about 4 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 Yisen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yisen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yisen 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 Yisen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yisen 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 Yisen 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 Americans are named Yisen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.