Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: In the shade
Pronunciation: Y IH N
Popularity Rank: #7,488
The name Yin is of Chinese origin and means In the shade. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Yin is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and 71 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y IH N
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Yin is recorded 7,291 times globally, ranking it as the 7,488th most common name worldwide.
Yin is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 2,817 occurrences, making it the 132th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Yin is found among 1 in every 151 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #132 | 1 : 151 |
| Malaysia | #731 | 1 : 1,093 |
| Singapore | #598 | 1 : 871 |
| United States of America | #6,571 | 1 : 5,140 |
| China | #318 | 1 : 494 |
| France | #8,390 | 1 : 10,268 |
| United Kingdom | #5,398 | 1 : 4,646 |
| Italy | #10,999 | 1 : 12,580 |
| Mexico | #7,309 | 1 : 9,791 |
| Colombia | #10,304 | 1 : 14,329 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yin from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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