Yoslan
A combination of the Arabic names Yusuf and Aslan, meaning "Joseph the lion".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Yoslan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yoslan today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yoslan births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yoslan. 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 Yoslan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,634
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Yoslan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yoslan 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 Yoslan 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yoslan
The given name Yoslan has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in regions such as Syria, Mesopotamia, and parts of the Levant during the 8th century BCE to the 7th century CE. The name is believed to be derived from the Aramaic words "yosh" meaning "pure" and "lan" meaning "gift," suggesting a connotation of "pure gift."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yoslan can be found in the ancient Aramaic inscriptions discovered in the ruined city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century CE and mention a merchant named Yoslan ben Haggai, who was a prominent figure in the city's trade networks.
In the following centuries, the name Yoslan appeared in various historical chronicles and records from the Middle East and Central Asia. One notable figure was Yoslan al-Rumi, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Persia (modern-day Iran) during the 9th century CE. His works, which explored themes of spirituality and mysticism, were highly influential in the Islamic world.
During the medieval period, the name Yoslan was also found in the records of the Khazars, a semi-nomadic Turkic people who established a powerful empire in the Caucasus region between the 7th and 10th centuries CE. One of the most prominent figures bearing this name was Yoslan ibn Bulan, a Khazar ruler who played a significant role in the conversion of his people to Judaism in the 8th century CE.
In the 12th century CE, Yoslan ibn al-Mawsili was a celebrated musician and composer from Baghdad, who was renowned for his contributions to the development of Arabic and Persian music. His works were highly regarded by the ruling dynasties of the time and were performed in the courts of various caliphates.
Another notable figure with the name Yoslan was Yoslan al-Dimashqi, a Syrian scholar and geographer who lived in the 14th century CE. He is best known for his extensive travel writings and detailed descriptions of the regions he visited, including parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
Throughout history, the name Yoslan has maintained a presence, particularly in the Middle Eastern and Central Asian regions, though its usage has been relatively rare compared to other names from those cultural contexts. Its Aramaic origins and the meanings associated with it have contributed to its enduring significance and appeal across various eras and cultures.
People
Yoslan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yoslan 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
Yoslan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yoslan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yoslan 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 Yoslan a common name?
We classify Yoslan 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 Yoslan most popular?
The single biggest year for Yoslan was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yoslan is about 20 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 Yoslan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yoslan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yoslan 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 Yoslan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yoslan 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 Yoslan 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 have Yoslan as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.