Yen
Pronunciation: [ y-EHN ]
Yen is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,823 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 564 babies have been named Yen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yen is past its peak , currently ranked #46,823 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,823
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Yen is also used as a boy name, ranked #40648.
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About the Name Yen
Yen is a girl name .
Is Yen a boy or girl name? Yen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,823 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,648. Yen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yen is currently ranked #46,823 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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