What does Rin mean?
Rin is commonly written with a kanji meaning “dignified” or “cold, severe.”
What does Yumi mean?
Yumi is written variously as “reason + beauty” or with the kanji for an archery bow.
Rin vs Yumi
Which is more popular?
Yumi is more popular than Rin today: about 55 US babies were given the name Yumi in 2025, compared with 42 named Rin.
| Rin | Yumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Dignified | Beauty; archery bow |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | RIN | YOO-mee |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1960 |
| Peak year | 2025 (42) | 2025 (55) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 55 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rin
Yumi
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Rin | Yumi |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 202 | 261 |
| 2010s | 162 | 273 |
| 2000s | 43 | 160 |
| 1990s | 0 | 112 |
| 1980s | 12 | 107 |
| 1970s | 0 | 53 |
| 1960s | 0 | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rin or Yumi more popular?
Yumi is more popular than Rin today: about 55 US babies were given the name Yumi in 2025, compared with 42 named Rin.
What is the difference between Rin and Yumi?
Rin means Dignified (Japanese origin), while Yumi means Beauty; archery bow (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Rin or Yumi?
In US records, Rin first appears in 1983 and Yumi in 1960, so Yumi has the longer recorded history.