Yasin
Yasin is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
O man; title of the 36th surah of the Quran.
Origin and history
Yasin is a traditional name of Arabic origin derived from Ya-Sin, the title of the 36th chapter of the Quran. The two letters 'Ya' and 'Sin' are considered by many Islamic scholars to be an address to the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a well-established name within Muslim communities and has seen steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,784 babies in the United States have been named Yasin since 1880. It ranks #2453 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1236.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.9 %)
- NJ (23.9 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- PA (9.4 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 56 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 274 |
| 2000-2010 | 606 |
| 2010-2019 | 967 |
| 2020-2029 | 741 |
Famous people named Yasin
- Yasin Bounou: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Surah Ya-Sin is often referred to as the 'Heart of the Quran' in Islamic tradition.
- The name originates from two disjointed letters at the start of the chapter, whose exact meaning is considered divine revelation.