Total births
1,460
Unisex name · since 1961
Jin
Jin has 1,460 recorded births since 1961 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2611
- among boys today
- 1,460
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jin is the #2611 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,460 recorded since 1961.
Jin has 1,460 recorded births among boys since 1961, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #2611 as of the latest data, more common than 82% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2025.
- #2611 among boys today
- 1,460 born since 1961
- 2010s peak decade
- 82% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jin is currently the #2611 unisex name in America, more common than 82% of boys - 1,460 born since 1961, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2611
- among boys today
- 1,460
- born since 1961
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 82%
- more common than other boys
Jin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2611
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 82% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Jin was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
65 babies were named Jin in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Jin compares
1,460 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jin's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,460 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 65 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jin's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,611
Active since
1961
Jin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Jin popularity over time - girls
385 total births recorded since 1971 (Jin as girls' name)
Jin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jin's strongest decade.
367 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Jin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
212 births
- 2000s
2000s
343 births
- 2010s
2010s
367 births
- 2020s
2020s
306 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 367 births (25% of all-time use).
How Jin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jin's total volume
Jin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jin by state
Where Jin concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 315 | 21.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 60 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 35 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Jin's total US births 21.6%
Even split
315 of 1,460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jin? ▼
Jin has been given to 1,460 babies in the U.S. since 1961, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #2611 as of the latest data. 65 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Jin most popular? ▼
Jin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 367 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Jin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jin are California (315 births), New York (60 births), Texas (35 births).
Is Jin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,460 births, and as a girl's name it has 385 births.
How long has the name Jin been used? ▼
Records for Jin go back to 1961, giving 65 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jinu, Jino, Jing, Jinwoo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jin's data
- Jin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (367 total births) through the 2020s (306) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jins (315 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jin
Nearby Names Like Jin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jin
Jinu Boy
62 births
Jino Boy
#11366 58 births
Jing Boy
#11548 22 births
Jinwoo Boy
21 births
Jinx Boy
#12167 12 births
Compare Jin side by side: Jin vs Jinu Jin vs Jino Jin vs Jing
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jin
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jin: #2611 Unisex Name - 1,460 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.