Yuxuan
A Chinese name meaning "excellent and sublime" or "beautiful and transforming".
Name Census estimates that about 51 living Americans carry the first name Yuxuan. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 68.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Yuxuan today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuxuan births was 2017 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuxuan. 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 Yuxuan with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yuxuan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
51
~ 1 in 6,720,673 Americans
Peak year
2017
9 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,779
Tracked since 2011
Census
Yuxuan in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,135 people with the first name Yuxuan, which placed it at #11,353 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#11,353
National first-name rank
People counted
1.1K
1,135 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
86.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yuxuan
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yuxuan is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and Black (2.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Yuxuan described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Yuxuan at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander86.9% · 986
- White8.1% · 92
- Black or African American2.9% · 33
- Two or more races1.1% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 11
Gender
Gender distribution for Yuxuan
Yuxuan is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 51 total registrations, 35 (68.6%) were male and 16 (31.4%) were female.
Yuxuan as a male name
- Ranked #10,779 in 2023
- 7 male births in 2023
- Peak: 2017 (9 births)
Yuxuan as a female name
- Ranked #15,612 in 2018
- 6 female births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (6 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Yuxuan on both sides of the split. Of the 1,133 people counted with this name, 621 were male (54.8%) and 512 were female (45.2%).
Popularity
Yuxuan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuxuan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 44 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuxuan 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 Yuxuan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuxuan
The given name Yuxuan has its roots in Chinese culture and language. It is a combination of two Chinese characters, "Yu" and "Xuan," which together carry a profound meaning. The character "Yu" is often associated with jade, symbolizing purity, grace, and nobility. The character "Xuan" is related to the concept of profoundness, referring to something deep, mysterious, and enlightened.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yuxuan can be traced back to ancient Chinese literature and historical records. It appears in several classical texts, such as the "Book of Songs" and the "Analects of Confucius," suggesting its deep-rooted cultural significance. In some instances, the name was bestowed upon individuals who were believed to possess exceptional wisdom, intellect, or spiritual depth.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Yuxuan was a renowned scholar and poet during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Born in 701 AD, Yuxuan was known for his influential works that explored the intricacies of Confucian and Taoist philosophies. His poems and essays were widely celebrated for their elegant language and insightful observations about the human condition.
Another prominent figure in history bearing the name Yuxuan was a Buddhist monk who lived during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). Born in 1525, Yuxuan became revered for his profound understanding of Buddhist teachings and his dedication to spreading the dharma. He is remembered for establishing several monasteries and authoring numerous texts that helped preserve and disseminate the Buddhist principles of compassion and enlightenment.
In the realm of martial arts, Yuxuan was also the name of a legendary Shaolin monk who lived during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD). Born in 1671, Yuxuan was renowned for his mastery of the Shaolin Kung Fu techniques and his unwavering commitment to the warrior's code of honor and discipline. His teachings and exploits were documented in various martial arts manuals and folklore, inspiring generations of practitioners.
During the late 19th century, Yuxuan was the name of a prominent Chinese calligrapher born in 1858. His artistic contributions to the art of Chinese calligraphy were widely celebrated, and his works were frequently displayed in prestigious exhibitions and collections. Yuxuan's calligraphic style was known for its fluidity, elegance, and harmonious balance, reflecting the profound meanings associated with his name.
Throughout its long history, the name Yuxuan has carried a rich tapestry of cultural and philosophical significance in Chinese tradition. It has been bestowed upon individuals who exemplified qualities of wisdom, depth, purity, and artistic excellence, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of Chinese cultural heritage.
People
Yuxuan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuxuan 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
Yuxuan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuxuan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 51 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuxuan 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 6,720,673 US residents.
Is Yuxuan a common name?
We classify Yuxuan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 54.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 51 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuxuan most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuxuan was 2017, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuxuan is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Yuxuan in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,135 people with the name Yuxuan, or 0.38 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #11,353 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Yuxuan in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Yuxuan?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Yuxuan on both sides of the split. Of the 1,133 people counted with this name, 621 were male (54.8%) and 512 were female (45.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Yuxuan?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Yuxuan is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and Black (2.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Yuxuan most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Yuxuan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (986 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Yuxuan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yuxuan a male name?
Yes, 68.6% of people registered as Yuxuan 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 Yuxuan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yuxuan 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 Yuxuan 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.
How many people are called Yuxuan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.