The nameYannick
Yannick is a Breton pet form of Yann, the Breton John.
- Boy's name
- Breton
- Feast day
Meaning
Yannick comes from Yann, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
Origin
Breton, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Yannick reached 1113th place in 1997.
Did you know?
- The Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin has been music director of New York's Metropolitan Opera since 2018.
Famous people named Yannick
- Yannick Noah, tennis player
- Yannick Bolasie, footballer
- Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor
Popularity of the name Yannick
Yannick in the United States
Yannick was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 340 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Yannick. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Yannick in the United States were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
Yannick in France
Yannick was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 29,380 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Yannick. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Yannick in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
Yannick in Belgium
Yannick in Switzerland
Yannick in Austria
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yannick mean?
Yannick comes from Yann, from the Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Yannick?
Breton, from Hebrew.
Is Yannick a girl's or a boy's name?
Yannick is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Yannick?
In 2024, Yannick was the 5232nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 18 births.
What are the variants of the name Yannick?
Variants and related names of Yannick include Jean and Yann.
Who are famous people named Yannick?
Yannick Noah, tennis player; Yannick Bolasie, footballer; Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor.