Rising since 2020, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Yojan since 2003
Babies named Yojan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Yojan is a modern and uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003. Its peak popularity came in 2005, but it has since fluctuated, with a rising trend noted since 2020. Despite its low rank of 9,714 in 2025 and a rarity of about 1 in 244,011 births, Yojan appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive name with a contemporary feel. Its origins are uncertain, which adds an air of mystery. The name has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting it is scattered across the country. Yojan's trajectory shows it gaining gradual traction, potentially as a creative derivation from names like Yohan or Yojana. As a modern coinage, it carries no historical baggage, making it a blank canvas for a child's identity.
Yojan first appeared in U.S. records in 2003, likely as a modern coinage or a respelling of names like Yohan or Yojana. Its precise derivation is unclear, and it has no established meaning in any known language. The name has seen modest use in the United States since the 2000s, primarily as a boy's name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yo, Jay
Sibling names for Yojan
Names that share Yojan's style, for a brother or sister.
