The nameYsé
Ysé is a French literary girl's name.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
It is the name of the heroine of Paul Claudel's play Partage de midi (1906); its meaning is debated.
Origin
French, literary.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Ysé
Ysé in France
584thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (80 births)
800babies named Ysé in France since 1900
Ysé was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 295 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Ysé. Its rise began around 1997, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Ysé in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 50 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ysé mean?
It is the name of the heroine of Paul Claudel's play Partage de midi (1906); its meaning is debated.
What is the origin of the name Ysé?
French, literary.
Is Ysé a girl's or a boy's name?
Ysé is a girl's name.