Jin
jin
US Popularity:4729
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Gold; Kindness; Ambition; Yahweh is gracious
Jin is a gender-neutral name with Chinese roots. Originally a last name, Jin’s most common meaning stems from the character for “gold” and was first held by the son of the legendary Yellow Emperor. Jin’s Japanese ties lend to the classic translations “kindness” and “ambition,” amongst others, depending on the kanji used. The title is also a Picard French form of Jean, from John, which signifies “Yahweh is gracious” in Hebrew. From honoring your ancestral heritage to celebrating baby's glowing presence, Jin is a versatile contender with many positive connotations. With this name, baby Jin may be inspired to express their innate beauty and dazzling personality wherever life takes them.
How Popular Is The Name Jin?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jin is currently #1578 on The Bump
Boy:Jin is currently #875 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jin is currently #1119 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jin is currently #4729 in U.S. births
Boy:Jin is currently #2195 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Jin (1), June 2023
Ancestry, Jin Family History
Behind the Name, Jin (2), June 2023
Japanese Names .info, Jin
Behind the Name, Jin (3), April 2024
Behind the Name, John, April 2024
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