What does Rin mean?
Rin is commonly written with a kanji meaning “dignified” or “cold, severe.”
What does Yui mean?
Yui is commonly written with kanji meaning “gentleness,” or “to bind/tie” together with “clothing.”
Rin vs Yui
Which is more popular?
Rin is more popular than Yui today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
| Rin | Yui | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Dignified | Gentle; bind |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | RIN | YOO-ee |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1989 |
| Peak year | 2025 (42) | 2016 (32) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 20 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rin
Yui
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Rin | Yui |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 202 | 119 |
| 2010s | 162 | 214 |
| 2000s | 43 | 139 |
| 1990s | 0 | 94 |
| 1980s | 12 | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rin or Yui more popular?
Rin is more popular than Yui today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 20 named Yui.
What is the difference between Rin and Yui?
Rin means Dignified (Japanese origin), while Yui means Gentle; bind (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Rin or Yui?
In US records, Rin first appears in 1983 and Yui in 1989, so Rin has the longer recorded history.