Yun
Pronunciation: [ y-UHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Yun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 26 babies have been named Yun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,115 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,115
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Yun is also used as a girl name, ranked #59007.
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About the Name Yun
Yun is a boy name .
Is Yun a boy or girl name? Yun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,115 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #59,007. Yun is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yun is currently ranked #40,115 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yun include Yunus, Yunis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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