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Jin
BoyChinese, Korean· “gold or precious, by character”
- Meaning
- gold or precious, by character
- Origin
- Chinese, Korean
- Pronunciation
- JIN
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #2,433
- US babies 2025
- 56
- Best rank
- #2,203 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Jin
Jin is a Chinese and Korean name that is usually said to mean “gold or precious, by character”.
Jin is used in Chinese and Korean with meanings that depend on the written character. In Chinese one common character means gold or metal, and another means to advance; in Korean, jin can be written with characters meaning truth or treasure. It is also a common surname in China and Korea. The name is said JIN. It is short and strong. Because it depends on the characters chosen, families often give its meaning when introducing it.
Popularity over time
Jin first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,203 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 65 babies. In 2025, 56 babies were named Jin, and it ranked #2,433 nationally. That is 30% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,707 in 1980, #4,127 in 2000, #2,849 in 2010, and #2,433 in 2025. Of the 1,460 US boys named Jin since records began, 25% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 343 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Salim, Efraim, Mazen, Zahid, and Wayland.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jin ranked highest in California, New York, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1095 | 19 |
| New York | #1886 | 5 |
| Texas | #2184 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 92% of US babies named Jin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Jin is usually pronounced JIN, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with J and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Jin
A few middle names that flow with Jin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jin mean?
Jin is a Chinese and Korean name that is usually said to mean “gold or precious, by character”.
What is the origin of the name Jin?
Jin has Chinese and Korean roots. Jin is used in Chinese and Korean with meanings that depend on the written character.
Is Jin a popular name?
Not especially. Jin ranked #2,433 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jin a boy or girl name?
Jin is mainly a boy's name. About 92% of US babies named Jin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Jin?
Jin is usually pronounced JIN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings