Total births
260
Unisex name · since 1980
Ying
260 babies named Ying in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 260
- total births
- 1980–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
260 girls have been named Ying since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ying recorded 260 times among girls since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2009.
- 260 total births
- 1980–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
260 girls have been named Ying since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 260
- total births
- 1980–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Ying was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
16 babies were named Ying in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Ying's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ying splits its recorded history at 1994: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ying at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Ying popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2009
- Peak year (1992)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Ying popularity over time - boys
140 total births recorded since 1980 (Ying as boys' name)
Ying by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ying's strongest decade.
106 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Ying births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
106 births
- 1990s
1990s
84 births
- 2000s
2000s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 106 births (41% of all-time use).
Ying by state
Where Ying concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 17.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 20 | 7.7% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Ying's total US births 17.3%
Even split
45 of 260 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ying? ▼
Ying has been given to 260 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 16 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Ying most popular? ▼
Ying was most popular in the 1980s decade with 106 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Ying most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ying are California (45 births), New York (20 births), Minnesota (5 births).
Is Ying a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ying is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 260 births, and as a boy's name it has 140 births.
How long has the name Ying been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ying since 1980 -- 30 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Ying? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yina, Yinuo, Yining, Yin, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ying's data
- Ying's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (106 total births) through the 2000s (70) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Yings (45 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 Ying
Nearby Names Like Ying
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ying
Yina Girl
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Yinuo Girl
46 births
Yining Girl
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Yin Girl
13 births
Yinessa Girl
6 births
Compare Ying side by side: Ying vs Yina Ying vs Yinuo Ying vs Yining
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1980–2009 (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. "Ying: Baby Name Since 1980 - 260 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ying. 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 Ying 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 July 2026.