Yan

A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning god is gracious; a form of Yann or John.

Babies a year
8
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2664
8 babies

In 2025, 8 babies in England and Wales were named Yan. In the US, 40 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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