What does Rin mean?
Rin is commonly written with a kanji meaning “dignified” or “cold, severe.”
What does Yuki mean?
Yuki is commonly written with kanji meaning “snow” or “happiness,” depending on the characters chosen.
Rin vs Yuki
Which is more popular?
Rin is more popular than Yuki today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 24 named Yuki.
| Rin | Yuki | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Dignified | Snow; happiness |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | RIN | YOO-kee |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1915 |
| Peak year | 2025 (42) | 2004 (43) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 24 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rin
Yuki
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Rin | Yuki |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 202 | 146 |
| 2010s | 162 | 275 |
| 2000s | 43 | 271 |
| 1990s | 0 | 153 |
| 1980s | 12 | 91 |
| 1970s | 0 | 70 |
| 1960s | 0 | 29 |
| 1920s | 0 | 20 |
| 1910s | 0 | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rin or Yuki more popular?
Rin is more popular than Yuki today: about 42 US babies were given the name Rin in 2025, compared with 24 named Yuki.
What is the difference between Rin and Yuki?
Rin means Dignified (Japanese origin), while Yuki means Snow; happiness (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Rin or Yuki?
In US records, Rin first appears in 1983 and Yuki in 1915, so Yuki has the longer recorded history.