NAME PROFILE
Yobani
Originally referring to an ancient stringed instrument; this name suggests a person of harmony and grace, possessing a melodic spirit and a deep connection to their ancestral heritage.
Key Stats
| Total births | 780 |
| Gender | Male (38% / 62%) |
| Peak year | 1996 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1988 |
| Most recent | 2013 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Vietnamese, Chinese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 60%TX — 32%NC — 5%GA — 2%AK — 0%
Notable People
Nguyen Du (The Tale of Kieu) · Dustin Nguyen (21 Jump Street) · Marcel Nguyen (Olympic Gymnast) · Nguyen Hue (Emperor Quang Trung) · Nguyen Van Cao (National Anthem of Vietnam)
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