UK boy's name
Yasseen
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "benevolent" or "worthy".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yasseen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yasseen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 5 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1997 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Yasseen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yasseen ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 5 boys were registered as Yasseen.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yasseen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
5 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Yasseen mean?
The name Yasseen has Arabic origins and is derived from the root word "yasana," which means "to be affluent" or "to be rich." It is a variation of the name Yaseen, which is mentioned in the Quran as the 36th chapter's title.
In Islamic tradition, Surah Yaseen is considered one of the most significant chapters of the Quran, and the name is often associated with blessings, prosperity, and spiritual guidance. The name gained popularity among Muslims worldwide due to its religious significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yasseen can be found in the writings of renowned Islamic scholars and historians from the 7th and 8th centuries CE. These scholars often referred to individuals with this name, indicating its usage during the early Islamic era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yasseen. One such figure was Yasseen al-Qadi (1008-1072 CE), a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
Another famous bearer of the name was Yasseen al-Muzaffar (1142-1180 CE), a Kurdish ruler who governed the Principality of Artuqids in present-day Turkey and Syria. He was known for his military campaigns and patronage of arts and architecture.
In the 13th century, Yasseen al-Dimashqi (1256-1327 CE) was a renowned Arab philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician from Damascus. He wrote several influential works on astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
During the 14th century, Yasseen al-Jazari (1350-1415 CE) was a celebrated Arab engineer and inventor from present-day Turkey. He is renowned for his pioneering work in the field of robotics and automata, as well as his innovations in mechanical engineering.
In more recent times, Yasseen Arafat (1929-2004) was a prominent Palestinian political leader and the first President of the Palestinian National Authority. He played a pivotal role in the Palestinian liberation movement and negotiations for peace in the Middle East.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yasseen over time
The chart below shows babies named Yasseen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yasseen, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasseen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yasseen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4387 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3687 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Yasseen
- Yusuf 11,801
- Yahya 5,758
- Yunus 2,009
- Yaseen 1,799
- Yasin 1,797
- Yuvraj 1,605
- Yaqub 1,517
- Yousef 1,489
- Yousuf 1,454
- Yasir 1,056
- Yash 876
- Youssef 749
FAQ
Yasseen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yasseen in the UK right now?
In 2017, Yasseen was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yasseen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 5 babies registered as Yasseen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yasseen?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "benevolent" or "worthy".
How many people are called Yasseen in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Yasseen across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.