US Popularity:25111
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Ocean; Light: Sun; Male
Yang is a baby boy name of Chinese origin. You might recognize “yang” as part of a pair, usually coupled with its counterpart “yin”. In ancient Chinese philosophy, the yin and yang represent how contrasting forces, like light and dark, can be interconnected with one another in the natural world. Yang as a name itself in Mandarin is a masculine principle, translating to "ocean," “light", "sun," and "male," making it a truly iconic moniker for baby to carry into the world.

How Popular Is The Name Yang?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Yang is currently #4173 on The Bump
Boy:Yang is currently #2332 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Yang is currently #25111 in U.S. births
Boy:Yang is currently #12243 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#12243
in 2024
- 1487
from 2019
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Yang, April 2021

  • WordSense, yang

  • Britannica, Yinyang, February 2024

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, yang(n.)

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