Declining since 2016.
Popularity of Yacine since 1997
Babies named Yacine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 5 |
| 2000s | 37 | 23 |
| 2010s | 20 | 67 |
| 2020s | 20 | 23 |
Meaning & origin
The name Yacine entered U.S. records in 1999, reflecting its use among immigrant communities, particularly those of North African descent. Its peak popularity occurred in 2016, after which its usage has declined, fitting a falling trajectory since that year. Despite not ranking in the top 1000 and having a low 1-in-N incidence, Yacine maintains cultural significance as a Quranic name. Its ties to the Surah Ya-Sin and as a variant of Yasin give it religious weight, while its unisex nature makes it a flexible choice. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, indicating broad but sparse usage across the country.
Yacine is a variant of Yasin or Yassin, derived from the Arabic root y-s-n. It is also the name of a chapter (Surah Ya-Sin) in the Quran. The name has been widely used across the Muslim world and is popular in North Africa, particularly in Algeria where it is a common given name. Its meaning is often interpreted as 'God is gracious' or linked to the Quranic chapter.
“Yacine” around the world
Where Yacine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
180
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yac, Yassi
Sibling names for Yacine
Names that share Yacine's style, for a brother or sister.
