How popular is the name Yang in 2025?

Yang is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Yang most popular?

Yang peaked in 1993, reaching #8719 among US girl names.

Yang will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Yang entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #8719 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#8719

peak (1993)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Yang are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Yang alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Yang in 2025?: Yang is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Yang most popular?: Yang peaked in 1993, reaching #8719 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Yang with classmates?: Yang will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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