Yeilin
Every Yeilin since 1999 — 330 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yeilin
Yeilin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1999, 330 American babies have been named Yeilin. Its peak came in 2009, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Yeilin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yeilin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,941 |
| 2023 | 14 | #8,037 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,217 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,619 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,412 |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,407 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,130 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,664 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,392 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,597 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,973 |
| 2013 | 13 | #9,022 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,862 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,771 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,203 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,085 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,455 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,112 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,892 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7,128 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,598 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,299 |
| 2002 | 5 | #18,024 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,909 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yeilin in 2025?
Yeilin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Yeilin?
330 babies have been named Yeilin in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yeilin most popular?
Yeilin peaked in 2009, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Yeilin a boy or girl name?
Yeilin is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yeilin rising or falling?
Yeilin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.