Yifan

Q: Is Yifan a boy or girl name?

Yifan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12042, and as a girl name it ranks #45579.

Q: How popular is the name Yifan?

Yifan is ranked #12042 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #12,042 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Yifan is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Popularity Over Time

#12,042

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,042
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Yif Yiy Yifie

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Also a Girl Name

Yifan is also used as a girl name, ranked #45579.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yifan

Is Yifan a boy or girl name?

Yifan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12042. As a girl name, it is ranked #45579. Yifan is more commonly used as a boy name.

How popular is the name Yifan?

Yifan is currently ranked #12042 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Yifan?

Common nicknames for Yifan include Yif, Yiy, and Yifie.

Is Yifan a common or rare name?

Yifan is an uncommon name, ranked #12042 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Yifan

Yifan is a boy name .

Is Yifan a boy or girl name? Yifan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,042 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #45,579. Yifan is more commonly used as a boy name.

Yifan is currently ranked #12,042 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Yifan include Yif, Yiy, and Yifie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.