Names Starting With J
BoyKorean#580 in 2025
Jin
Jin is a boys' name of Korean origin meaning “Gold, treasure (Korean); benevolence (Japanese).” It ranked #580 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
JIN
Meaning & Origin
The name Jin means “Gold, treasure (Korean); benevolence (Japanese).” It comes from the Korean language tradition.
BTS member Kim Seokjin (Jin) drove this name up 699 SSA spots. In Korean, it means 'jewel' or 'truth.' K-pop's global influence on naming is unprecedented.
Popularity Over Time
#7002024
#5802025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #580 |
| 2024 | #700 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Jin
- Jin (BTS)
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