Jin
Jin is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Gold, metal, bright, or ferry, depending on the Hanzi or Hangul character used.
Origin and history
Jin is a versatile East Asian name of predominantly Chinese and Korean origins. Depending on the Chinese character used to write it, it commonly means gold, metal, or bright. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steady choice, often given in Asian American communities or as a short modern name.
Popularity in the United States
1,460 babies in the United States have been named Jin since 1880. It ranks #3267 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1621.
States where it is most popular
- CA (72.2 %)
- NY (13.8 %)
- TX (8 %)
- MN (2.3 %)
- KS (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 152 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 343 |
| 2010-2019 | 367 |
| 2020-2029 | 306 |
Famous people named Jin
- Jin Au-Yeung: Rapper, Actor
Fun facts
- Jin is used as a given name in China, Korea, and Japan, with diverse meanings determined by the underlying character.
- Jin is also a major Chinese surname and the name of historic imperial dynasties in China.