Yen
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- A Swallow (Bird); Peace; Safe; Stand Still
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Yen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 564 baby girls have been named Yen. The name peaked in 1982 with 33 US births that year (rank #2829).
Top States for Yen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Yen births are: California (106), Texas (20).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Yen
If you like Yen's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with Y
Names with Yen's exact length and starting letter: Yao, Yas, Yem, Yul.
Quick Facts About Yen
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Compare Yen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Yen against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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