Yuan

Unisex

Meaning of Yuan: Chinese: 'round' or 'original'

Yuan is a unisex name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5848th most popular name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5848

15 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

212

First recorded 1984 · peak 2024

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

US babies named Yuan per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 19.

Gender split

83% boys · 17% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

Chinese

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