Yuepheng
A rare Chinese feminine name meaning "moon phoenix".
Name Census estimates that about 63 living Americans carry the first name Yuepheng. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yuepheng today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuepheng births was 2004 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuepheng. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yuepheng. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
63
~ 1 in 5,440,545 Americans
Peak year
2004
13 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,993
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Yuepheng: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yuepheng from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 39 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Yuepheng remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuepheng by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yuepheng during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yuephengs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuepheng
The name Yuepheng has its origins in ancient Chinese culture, dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). It is derived from two characters in the Chinese language: "Yue" meaning "moon" and "Feng" meaning "wind" or "breeze". Together, the name can be interpreted as "Moonlight Breeze" or "Wind under the Moonlight".
In the early centuries of Chinese history, names were often chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The name Yuepheng was likely given to a child born during a beautiful night under the moonlight, with a gentle breeze blowing. It symbolized the parents' wish for their child to possess a serene and tranquil demeanor, as well as a sense of grace and elegance.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Yuepheng can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). During this period, a renowned poet and scholar named Yuepheng Li (692-758) gained fame for his exquisite works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His poems and writings have been preserved in various literary anthologies throughout the centuries.
Another notable figure who bore the name Yuepheng was a skilled calligrapher and painter from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Yuepheng Wang (1020-1090) was renowned for his mastery of the "cursive" style of Chinese calligraphy, and his art pieces were highly sought after by nobles and scholars of the time.
In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), a Confucian scholar and philosopher named Yuepheng Zhu (1492-1562) made significant contributions to the study of classical Chinese texts and the promotion of moral and ethical values. His writings and teachings influenced generations of scholars and intellectuals.
Another notable individual with the name Yuepheng was a military strategist and general during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD). Yuepheng Xu (1725-1793) played a pivotal role in several military campaigns and was renowned for his strategic acumen and leadership skills.
Throughout the centuries, the name Yuepheng has been associated with individuals who have achieved excellence in various fields, such as literature, art, philosophy, and military strategy. While the name itself is rooted in ancient Chinese culture, its meaning and symbolism have transcended time and continue to resonate with many people today.
People
Yuepheng + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuepheng as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yuepheng: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuepheng?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 63 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuepheng going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,440,545 US residents.
Is Yuepheng a common name?
We classify Yuepheng as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuepheng most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuepheng was 2004, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuepheng is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yuepheng in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yuepheng a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuepheng in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yuepheng still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yuepheng in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yuepheng can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Yuepheng as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Yuepheng at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.