Declining since 2014, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Yassine since 1995
Babies named Yassine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 158 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 81 |
Meaning & origin
Yassine, a variant of Yasin, has been recorded in U.S. data since 1995. Its peak popularity came in 2015, after which it has been on a falling trajectory. The name is most commonly used in Muslim families, reflecting its Quranic significance. Despite its relatively low rank of 8,243rd in 2025, Yassine remains a familiar choice within Arabic-speaking communities and among families seeking a name with strong religious and cultural ties.
Yassine is an Arabic name, a variant of Yasin, which appears as the title of the 36th chapter (Surah) of the Quran. The meaning is debated, but it is often interpreted as 'O, human' or derived from the Arabic root meaning 'to be easy' or 'to be just'. It has been a popular name throughout the Muslim world, especially in North Africa and the Middle East.
“Yassine” around the world
Where Yassine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
345
babies in 2024
Quebec
27
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yasi, Yas
Sibling names for Yassine
Names that share Yassine's style, for a brother or sister.
