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Jin

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Pronounced JIN /ˈdʒɪn/High

Meaning: From Chinese, where Jin can mean 'gold' or 'precious' depending on the character; also a common Korean name element ('truth; treasure; precious'). Meaning varies by character.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Jin can mean 'gold; precious; truth' by character (said 'JIN'). Sleek and meaningful.
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Origin MediumChinese, Korean
MeaningFrom Chinese, where Jin can mean 'gold' or 'precious' depending on the character; also a common Korean name element ('truth; treasure; precious'). Meaning varies by character.
U.S. rank (2024)#10608 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 385

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419712024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jin comes from Chinese and Korean, where the meaning ('gold; precious; truth') depends on the written character. It reads crisp and modern in the West — rare in the U.S. (said 'JIN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in East Asian families. Rare, sleek, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Jin is a single, striking syllable from Chinese and Korean — meaning 'gold,' 'precious,' or 'truth' depending on the character used — sleek and rich in meaning (said 'JIN').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Jin — Chinese/Korean; 'gold; precious; truth'; meaning by character

Variations

JinnJhinJinny

Nicknames

JinnyJinnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jin mean?

Jin can mean 'gold,' 'precious,' or 'truth' depending on the Chinese or Korean character used.

How do you pronounce Jin?

It's said JIN /ˈdʒɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Jin a boy or girl name?

Jin is used for both in East Asian naming; here it is used for a girl.

How popular is Jin?

Jin is a rare name in the U.S.

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