Yichen
Meaning
often 奕辰: bright greatness joined to a heavenly hour; a favorite for US-born children of Chinese immigrants
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Yichen has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Yichen
Most people given the name Yichen in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Yichen deep dive
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