Declining since 2020, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Yazen since 1990
Babies named Yazen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 98 |
Meaning & origin
Yazen is a rare Arabic name that entered U.S. records in 1990, meaning 'mindful' from the root dh-k-r. Its popularity peaked in 2020, but has since declined. As of 2025, Yazen ranks 5,045th, with about 1 in 89,899 boys receiving the name. It has not appeared in any state's top name lists, reflecting its infrequent use nationwide. The name remains most common within Arabic-speaking communities, where its spiritual connotation of remembrance is valued.
Yazen is an Arabic name derived from the root dh-k-r (ذ-ك-ر), which conveys remembrance, mindfulness, and recollection. It is related to names like Dhikr and Yadhkur. The name has been used in various Arabic-speaking communities, though it remains relatively uncommon in the United States, where it first appeared in records in 1990.
“Yazen” around the world
Where Yazen lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Yazen
Names that share Yazen's style, for a brother or sister.
