Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Yeilin since 1999
Babies named Yeilin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 150 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Yeilin is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It has never entered the top 1000 most popular names, remaining a rare choice throughout its history. The name reached its peak usage in 2009, but since 2010 its frequency has been falling. As a contemporary coinage, its etymology is unclear, likely formed from inventive sound combinations popular in late 20th century American naming. It has not been recorded with significant concentration in any particular state.
Yeilin is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It may be a creative respelling or elaboration of names like Yael or Kaylin, or formed from fashionable sounds (y- + -lin). Its use has been predominantly feminine but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yei, Lin, Yaya
Sibling names for Yeilin
Names that share Yeilin's style, for a brother or sister.
