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Current rank (2024)#11336
Babies named Yang in 20246
Total recorded338
Peak year1990 (21 babies)
Highest rank ever#3056
Years in records1981–2024 (33 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 1199 spots
Gender breakdown86% boys / 14% girls

Frequently asked about Yang

What does the name Yang mean?
Yang means “Angel, messenger” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Yang?
Yang has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Angel, messenger”.
How popular is Yang?
Yang ranked #11336 in 2024 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Yang most popular?
Yang peaked in 1990 with 21 babies registered that year.
Is Yang a boy or girl name?
Yang is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 86% of Yangs are boys and 14% are girls.
Is the name Yang rising or falling in popularity?
Yang has fallen 1199 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10137 in 2019 to #11336 in 2024.
How long has Yang been recorded?
Yang appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1981 through 2024.

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