Yun
Pronunciation: [ y-UHN ]
Yun is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,007 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 78 babies have been named Yun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,007 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,007
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Yun is also used as a boy name, ranked #40115.
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About the Name Yun
Yun is a girl name .
Is Yun a boy or girl name? Yun is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,007 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,115. Yun is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yun is currently ranked #59,007 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yun include Yuna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis