Yujun
A boy's name of Chinese origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Yujun is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2017 to 2017, Yujun has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Yujun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Yujun is a boy's baby name of Chinese origin, combining yu (meaning 'jade' — the most precious stone in Chinese culture, symbolizing virtue and nobility) and jun (meaning 'handsome, talented' or 'army, military'). Together, the name evokes a person of noble character and capability.
Rare in American records, Yujun is a name built on two of Chinese culture's most admired qualities — the purity of jade and the excellence of a talented person.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Yujun is rooted in the Chinese tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2017 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Yujun’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yujun has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #14195 | — |
The Story of Yujun
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Yujun is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Yujun are most likely born between 2017 and 2017.
How rare is Yujun?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Yujun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2010s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 2017–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #14195 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2017