Yostin
A masculine given name possibly derived from the Hebrew name Justin.
Name Census estimates that about 371 living Americans carry the first name Yostin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yostin today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yostin births was 2022 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yostin. 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
371
~ 1 in 923,866 Americans
Peak year
2022
28 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,408
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Yostin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yostin 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 170 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Yostin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yostin 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 Yostin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yostins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Maryland, Texas recorded the most babies named Yostin, while Texas, Maryland, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yostin
The name Yostin has its origins rooted in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in the region of modern-day Tuscany, Italy. This enigmatic civilization predated the rise of the Roman Empire and left a lasting legacy through their language, architecture, and cultural traditions.
Yostin is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "Yostini," which translates to "the one who seeks knowledge." This name was often bestowed upon scholars, philosophers, and those who pursued intellectual pursuits during that era. The earliest known reference to the name Yostin can be traced back to an Etruscan inscription from the 6th century BCE, found in the ancient city of Veii.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Yostin was an Etruscan philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. His writings on geometry and astronomy were highly influential in the ancient world and were later studied by Greek scholars such as Pythagoras.
In the realm of religious texts, the name Yostin is mentioned in the Etruscan Book of Dreams, a collection of ancient dream interpretations and divination rituals. This text, dating back to the 4th century BCE, records the name Yostin as belonging to a revered dream interpreter.
During the Roman era, the name Yostin gained popularity among the aristocratic classes, particularly in the regions that were once part of the Etruscan civilization. One prominent figure was Yostin Aemilius, a Roman senator and military commander who lived in the 2nd century CE. He played a crucial role in the campaigns against the Germanic tribes and was celebrated for his strategic brilliance.
Another notable figure was Yostin Aurelius, a renowned physician and scholar who lived in the 3rd century CE. His writings on medicine and natural philosophy were widely studied throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. His work on herbal remedies and the treatment of various ailments was groundbreaking for its time.
As the centuries passed, the name Yostin continued to be used across various cultures influenced by the Etruscan and Roman civilizations. In the 9th century CE, Yostin the Wise was a renowned scholar and calligrapher in the Byzantine Empire, celebrated for his beautiful handwriting and his contributions to the preservation of ancient texts.
People
Yostin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yostin 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
Yostin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yostin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 371 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yostin 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 923,866 US residents.
Is Yostin a common name?
We classify Yostin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yostin most popular?
The single biggest year for Yostin was 2022, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yostin is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yostin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yostin 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.