Jin
The atonal Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 晉 / 晋 (Jìn), adopted as the name of a river in Shanxi in antiquity.
Every Jin since 1961 — 1,845 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jin
Jin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,433 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 1,845 American babies have been named Jin — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 56 | #2,433 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,645 | 51 | #2,613 |
| 2023 | — | — | 65 | #2,203 |
| 2022 | — | — | 54 | #2,537 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,262 | 51 | #2,565 |
| 2020 | — | — | 29 | #3,689 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,585 | 33 | #3,455 |
| 2018 | — | — | 37 | #3,133 |
| 2017 | — | — | 31 | #3,549 |
| 2016 | — | — | 31 | #3,563 |
| 2015 | — | — | 43 | #2,788 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,484 | 36 | #3,126 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,809 | 37 | #3,027 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15,824 | 52 | #2,428 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,687 | 25 | #4,044 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,868 | 42 | #2,849 |
| 2009 | — | — | 35 | #3,243 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,521 | 32 | #3,456 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,437 | 43 | #2,779 |
| 2006 | 8 | #12,913 | 45 | #2,640 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,753 | 39 | #2,776 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,259 | 36 | #2,866 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,807 | 44 | #2,409 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,124 | 25 | #3,503 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,944 | 25 | #3,456 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,486 | 19 | #4,127 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,395 | 18 | #3,621 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,147 | 12 | #4,537 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,877 | 15 | #3,141 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,707 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,759 | 6 | #5,098 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,483 |
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Famous people named Jin
- Jin Yong Writer · 1924–2018
- Jin of Xia Politician
- Jin Xing Dancer · b. 1967
- Jin Goo Actor · b. 1980
- Jin Akanishi Musician · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jin mean?
The atonal Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 晉 / 晋 (Jìn), adopted as the name of a river in Shanxi in antiquity.
How popular is the name Jin in 2025?
Jin ranked #2,433 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jin?
1,845 babies have been named Jin in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jin most popular?
Jin peaked in 2023, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Jin a boy or girl name?
Jin is used for both: about 21% of babies named Jin have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Jin rising or falling?
Jin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jin?
Well-known people named Jin include Jin Yong (writer), Jin of Xia (politician), Jin Xing (dancer).