The nameYvette
Yvette is a French feminine of Yves, "yew". It was popular in America in the 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
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Meaning
Yvette comes from Yves, from the Germanic iv, "yew".
Origin
Germanic, through French.
History
In the United States Yvette reached 125th in 1967.
Did you know?
- The singer Yvette Guilbert, with her long black gloves, was painted many times by Toulouse-Lautrec.
Famous people named Yvette
- Yvette Mimieux, actress
- Yvette Guilbert, singer
- Yvette Cooper, politician
Popularity of the name Yvette
Yvette in the United States
Yvette was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 22,162 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Yvette. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1967. Half of all babies named Yvette in the United States were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 122 births a year.
Yvette in France
Yvette was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 67,975 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Yvette. Its rise began around 1911, and it peaked in 1930. Half of all babies named Yvette in France were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yvette
Names from the same generation as Yvette, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yvette mean?
Yvette comes from Yves, from the Germanic iv, "yew".
What is the origin of the name Yvette?
Germanic, through French.
Is Yvette a girl's or a boy's name?
Yvette is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Yvette?
In 2024, Yvette was the 1611th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 129 births.
What are the variants of the name Yvette?
Variants and related names of Yvette include Ivett and Yves.
What are good sibling names for Yvette?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alisha, Carla, Irma and Linda for a sister, Karl, Gerald, Gilbert and Carl for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yvette?
Yvette Mimieux, actress; Yvette Guilbert, singer; Yvette Cooper, politician.