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UK boy's name

Yassine

An Arabic name meaning "handsome", "fortunate" or "affluent".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Yassine is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yassine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 11 births.

This profile covers 160 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. 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 55% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 159 living people in the UK are called Yassine. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Yassine ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 11 boys were registered as Yassine.
  • About 159 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yassine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2011

11 births

Estimated living

159

2026

Meaning

What does Yassine mean?

The name Yassine has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, with roots dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "Yaseen," which is also the name of the 36th chapter of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The name Yaseen is believed to be a reference to either the Prophet Muhammad or Jesus Christ, depending on the interpretation.

In the early days of Islam, the name Yassine was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances is Yassine ibn Muawiya al-Saqafi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century CE. Another prominent individual with this name was Yassine al-Qalbi, a renowned Islamic scholar and linguist who lived in the 8th century CE.

Throughout the centuries, the name Yassine has been carried by various influential people across the Arab and Islamic world. One notable example is Yassine ibn Idris, a Moroccan Sufi scholar and the founder of the Yasiniyya Sufi order, who lived in the 13th century CE. In the 20th century, Yassine Abdel Nour was an Egyptian actor and filmmaker, known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema.

Another significant figure was Yassine Brahimi, an Algerian professional footballer born in 1990, who played for various clubs in Europe, including FC Porto and Al-Rayyan. Yassine Bounou, born in 1991, is a Moroccan professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for the Moroccan national team and Sevilla FC.

Moving further back in history, Yassine ibn Zaid al-Marri was an Arab poet and warrior who lived in the 6th century CE and played a significant role in the early Islamic battles. Additionally, Yassine al-Kindi, born in 801 CE, was an influential Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who made notable contributions to the development of various fields of knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.

The name Yassine has a rich historical legacy, originating from the Arabic language and culture, and has been borne by numerous notable figures throughout the centuries, ranging from scholars and religious leaders to artists, athletes, and warriors. Its connection to the Quran and Islamic traditions has contributed to its enduring popularity across the Arab and Muslim world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Yassine over time

The chart below shows babies named Yassine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Yassine, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Yassine
036811199720102024

Decades

Yassine by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yassine 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
2020s #3254 24 4
2010s #2699 75 10
2000s #2469 50 8
1990s #2619 11 3

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FAQ

Yassine: questions and answers

How popular is the name Yassine in the UK right now?

In 2024, Yassine was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Yassine most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 11 babies registered as Yassine in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yassine?

An Arabic name meaning "handsome", "fortunate" or "affluent".

How many people are called Yassine in the UK?

A total of 160 babies have been registered as Yassine across the 25 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.