Boy · #8,743 in 2026

Yejun

Name: Popularity of the name Yejun in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yejun, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,743

Peak Rank

#8,743 (2015)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2014

First Year

2015

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#8743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yejun

Yejun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 8 Yejuns were born — ranking #8,743 that year. As of 2026, Yejun ranks #8,743 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Yejuns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Yejun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yejun is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Eugen
Eugene
Regin
Regine
Vegen
Wigeon
Hugin
Yogin
Yemen
Ewan
Euan
Yellen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yejun

What does the name Yejun mean?

Yejun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yejun in 2026?

In 2026, Yejun ranks #8,743 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Yejun most popular?

Yejun reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #8,743 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Yejun a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yejun is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yejun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yejun include Aulden, Frost, Domminic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yejun

Yejun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Yejun's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #8,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Yejun's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.