Holding steady, #2,421 for boys today.
Popularity of Jin since 1961
Babies named Jin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 13 |
| 1970s | 45 | 67 |
| 1980s | 103 | 152 |
| 1990s | 98 | 212 |
| 2000s | 89 | 343 |
| 2010s | 35 | 367 |
| 2020s | 15 | 306 |
Meaning & origin
Jin is a concise and culturally rich name that has been in use in the United States since 1961, when it first appeared in Social Security Administration records. As of 2025, it ranked 2421, with a one-in-30501 frequency, indicating it remains relatively uncommon. Its peak popularity occurred in 2023, reflecting a slight uptick in interest. The name is most popular in California, New York, and Texas, states with large Asian American populations. Jin's simplicity and meaningful origins in Chinese and Korean make it a distinctive choice for families honoring East Asian heritage or seeking a modern, short name.
Jin is a given name with origins in East Asia. In Chinese, it can be written as 金, meaning 'gold' or 'metal', and is a common surname as well as a given name. In Korean, Jin (진) has various meanings depending on the hanja used, including 'truth' or 'precious'. As a given name in the United States, it has been used since the mid-20th century, sometimes as a short form of names like 'Jennifer' or 'Benjamin', but also as a standalone name reflecting cultural heritage.
Where Jin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jin” around the world
Where Jin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Jin
Names that share Jin's style, for a brother or sister.
