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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

#700
2024
#580
2025
YearRank
2025#580
2024#700

Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset

Famous People Named Jin

  • Jin (BTS)

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