Yin vs Ying
Side-by-side comparison of Yin and Ying — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Yin | Ying |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 13 | 260 |
| Peak Year | 1980 | 1992 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 16 |
| Peak Decade | 1980ss | 1980ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1980 | 1980 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Yin | Ying |
|---|---|---|
| 1980ss | 13 | 106 |
| 1990ss | — | 84 |
| 2000ss | — | 70 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1980–1987.