The nameYanick
Yanick is a spelling of Yannick, a Breton pet form of Jean. It was mostly given in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Boy's name
- Breton
Meaning
Yanick comes from Yann, the Breton form of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Breton. It is also given to girls.
History
Yanick peaked in the early 1950s and was given until the 1970s.
Popularity of the name Yanick
Yanick in France
Yanick was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 860 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Yanick. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Yanick in France were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Yanick in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yanick mean?
Yanick comes from Yann, the Breton form of John, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yanick?
Breton. It is also given to girls.
Is Yanick a girl's or a boy's name?
Yanick is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Yanick?
Variants and related names of Yanick include Jean, John and Yann.