Yichen
Every Yichen since 2008 — 306 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yichen
Yichen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,535 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2008, 306 American babies have been named Yichen — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 34 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 Yichen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yichen 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 | — | — | 23 | #4,535 |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,625 | 29 | #3,892 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,247 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,242 | 16 | #5,862 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,179 | 19 | #5,103 |
| 2020 | 9 | #11,051 | 17 | #5,441 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,757 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,741 | 15 | #6,027 |
| 2017 | 7 | #14,057 | 17 | #5,518 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,839 | 12 | #7,140 |
| 2015 | 6 | #16,341 | 9 | #8,719 |
| 2014 | 5 | #19,127 | 12 | #7,035 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,464 | 7 | #10,692 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,220 | 10 | #8,126 |
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| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,659 |
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| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,552 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yichen in 2025?
Yichen ranked #4,535 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yichen?
306 babies have been named Yichen in the United States since 2008, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yichen most popular?
Yichen peaked in 2024, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Yichen a boy or girl name?
Yichen is used for both: about 25% of babies named Yichen have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Yichen rising or falling?
Yichen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.