Declining since 2011, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jachin since 1975
Babies named Jachin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Jachin is a rare biblical name with a solid and straightforward meaning. First recorded in the U.S. in 1975, it reached its highest usage in 2011, but has since fallen in popularity; as of 2025, it ranks 8,910th, with approximately 1 in 213,510 newborn boys receiving the name. Its strong biblical associations and connection to the pillar of Solomon's Temple give it a distinctive, scriptural appeal, though it has never broken into widespread use.
From the Hebrew name Yakhin (יָכִין), meaning 'he will establish.' In the Old Testament, Jachin is the name of the son of Simeon and also the name of the right-hand pillar that stood at the entrance of Solomon's Temple, paired with Boaz (meaning 'in him is strength'). The name was historically used among Puritans and other English-speaking Christians who favored biblical names, though it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jack, Jake, Jach
Variants: Yachin, Jakin
Sibling names for Jachin
Names that share Jachin's style, for a brother or sister.
