Yan
3 countries#1742 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
5,100 births recorded 1912–2022 · currently #1742 · peaked in 1972 with 217 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis, Haute-Garonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,085 births recorded 1971–2025 · currently #2363 · peaked in 2025 with 58 births
Most common in: Florida, California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
220 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 2009 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
220 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Yan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #481 | — |
| 2004 | #529 | ↓48 |
| 2005 | #530 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #505 | ↑25 |
| 2007 | #629 | ↓124 |
| 2008 | #634 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #575 | ↑59 |
| 2010 | #687 | ↓112 |
| 2011 | #920 | ↓233 |
| 2012 | #843 | ↑77 |
| 2013 | #1142 | ↓299 |
| 2014 | #1375 | ↓233 |
| 2015 | #1202 | ↑173 |
| 2016 | #1090 | ↑112 |
| 2017 | #1587 | ↓497 |
| 2018 | #1511 | ↑76 |
| 2019 | #1399 | ↑112 |
| 2020 | #2256 | ↓857 |
| 2021 | #2589 | ↓333 |
| 2022 | #1742 | ↑847 |
Frequently asked questions about Yan
Is Yan a popular name?
Yes — Yan currently ranks #1742 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Yan more common for boys or girls?
Yan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Yan most popular?
Yan peaked in 1972 in France, with 217 recorded births that year.
Is Yan rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Yan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #702 in 1912 to #1742 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Yan?
At least 6,405 babies have been recorded with the name Yan across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Yan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yan appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Yan?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Yan include Rusty, Viaan, Yossi.
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