Yang
boy nameYang entered the US charts in 1981, peaked at #2912 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1981–2025
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rank today
#2912
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4572 |
| 1990s | #5776 |
| 2000s | #9122 |
| 2010s | #8605 |
| 2020s | #10938 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Yang are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yang alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yang in 2025?
- Yang is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yang most popular?
- Yang peaked in 1983, reaching #2912 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yang with classmates?
- Yang will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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