Declining since 2022, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Yeiren since 2011
Babies named Yeiren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Yeiren is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011. Its peak year of use was 2015, after which its popularity declined, and since 2022 it has been falling in frequency. As of 2025, it ranks 6,446 nationally, with about 1 in every 131,390 male newborns receiving the name. The name has no documented top states of use, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency adoption. Yeiren is not tied to any particular cultural or linguistic tradition; it is best understood as a contemporary invention, likely chosen for its modern sound and similarity to names like Eren or Kieran. Its etymology is uncertain, and its meaning is not established. For families seeking a distinctive, uncommon name with a sleek, two-syllable feel, Yeiren offers that rare quality without historical baggage.
Yeiren is a modern name with no clear historical or linguistic derivation. It likely emerged as a creative coinage in the early 21st century, possibly influenced by the phonetic appeal of similar-sounding names like Eren or Keiran. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2011.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yei, Ren
Sibling names for Yeiren
Names that share Yeiren's style, for a brother or sister.
