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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jimy|Jina
Chinese◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↓ Fading

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jin

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JIN · 1 syllables

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Boy
#2602
↓ Fading
Boy
#2602
Popularity score: 21
↓ Fading
Peak
#2203 in 2023
5yr
-399 ranks
Velocity
-399
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Girl
#10608
Popularity score: 6
→ Stable
Peak
#10608 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2602 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Chinese boy names
Jin

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2602

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #10608 · Rising since 2021

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Chinese girl names
Jin

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10608

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
20
Higher than 20% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-399 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · tm risk
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ChineseSanskritUnisexOne-syllableModernMinimalistEast AsianSpiritualPrecious metal symbolism
Character
precious gemserene graceinner strengthquiet wisdompure spirit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jins

dedicatedskilledcompetitiveprofessionalversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Jin is a Chinese unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2602 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -399 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · tm risk
Popularity:#2602 · very rare
Jin at a Glance
Meaning:Jin means 'gold' in Chinese, symbolizing wealth, purity, and value. In Sanskrit contexts, it relates to spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
Language root:Chinese · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#2203 in 2023
5yr change:-399 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2602 · Girl #10608
Notable bearers
Jin Park
South Korean footballer
Jin Akanishi
Japanese singer and actor
Jin Kyung
South Korean actress
Jin Young
South Korean golfer
Similar Sound
JimJinnKim◈Lin◈KinGin
Similar Style
Kai◈Zen◈Sage◈Ash◈Lee◈Wei
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jin
IrisMaya◈LeoNoahIvyEnzo◈Mia◈Jasper◈
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→ Stable
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Sanskrit · #959
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #413
→ Stable
Ash◈
English · #1147
↓ Declining
Lee◈
English · #714
→ Stable
Jun
Chinese · #2965
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Jin illustration
Name Intelligence
Jin · Overview
Summary

Jin is a Chinese unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2602 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 4/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful character
Jin carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 399 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
jin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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