UK girl's name
Yosan
A Japanese name meaning "reserve son" or "abundance".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yosan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yosan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3218, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 7 births.
This profile covers 43 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2005 to 2023. 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.
Yosan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 43 living people in the UK are called Yosan. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yosan ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 girls were registered as Yosan.
- • About 43 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yosan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3218
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2023
7 births
Estimated living
43
2026
Meaning
What does Yosan mean?
The name Yosan is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East region during the first millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Aramaic word "yosef," meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." This suggests that the name may have been given to children with the hope that they would bring prosperity and abundance to their families or communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yosan can be found in the Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish texts dating back to the third century BCE. These scrolls contain references to individuals bearing similar names, such as "Yosef" and "Yoseph," lending credence to the theory that Yosan may have its roots in this region.
In the fourth century CE, a prominent Christian theologian named Yosan of Antioch lived in what is now modern-day Turkey. He is known for his contributions to the early development of Christian theology and his writings on the nature of the Trinity. Yosan's influence was particularly notable in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Another historical figure bearing the name Yosan was a Persian scholar and poet who lived during the ninth century CE. He is credited with writing several influential works on Islamic philosophy and theology, and his poetry was widely celebrated during his lifetime.
In the eleventh century, a Jewish philosopher and theologian named Yosan ibn Gabirol made significant contributions to the fields of Neoplatonic philosophy and Hebrew poetry. His works, such as the "Fountain of Life" and the "Royal Crown," were widely studied and admired throughout the medieval period.
During the thirteenth century, there was a prominent Muslim scholar and jurist from Spain named Yosan ibn al-Hajj. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic law and his efforts to reform the legal system in the region. His writings on jurisprudence and ethics were highly influential during his time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Yosan. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and cultural roots remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yosan over time
The chart below shows babies named Yosan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yosan, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yosan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yosan 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 | #4764 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5187 | 21 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5181 | 9 | 3 |
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- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yosan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yosan in the UK right now?
In 2023, Yosan was ranked #3218 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Yosan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Yosan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yosan?
A Japanese name meaning "reserve son" or "abundance".
How many people are called Yosan in the UK?
A total of 43 babies have been registered as Yosan across the 12 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.