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