Yan is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2664 in 2025 with 8 recorded births. This places Yan in the top 44% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 10 births ranking #1953. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 33,992 boys born was named Yan. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.