The nameYvonne
Yvonne is a French name that became very American in the 1930s. It has kept a touch of Hollywood glamour.
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- French
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Meaning
Yvonne is the feminine of Yves, from a Germanic word for "yew".
Origin
French, from Germanic.
History
In the United States Yvonne reached 77th place in 1937. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 753rd, in 1996.
Famous people named Yvonne
- Yvonne De Carlo, actress
- Yvonne Craig, actress
Popularity of the name Yvonne
Yvonne in the United States
Yvonne was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 35,148 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Yvonne. Its rise began around 1915, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Yvonne in the United States were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 89 births a year on average, against 114 in the five years before.
Yvonne in Ireland
Yvonne was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 2,683 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Yvonne. Half of all babies named Yvonne in Ireland were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Yvonne in France
Yvonne in Austria
Yvonne in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yvonne
Names from the same generation as Yvonne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yvonne mean?
Yvonne is the feminine of Yves, from a Germanic word for "yew".
What is the origin of the name Yvonne?
French, from Germanic.
Is Yvonne a girl's or a boy's name?
Yvonne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Yvonne?
In 2024, Yvonne was the 2294th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 80 births.
What are the variants of the name Yvonne?
Variants and related names of Yvonne include Yves.
What are good sibling names for Yvonne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Diane, Suzanne, Pauline and Antoinette for a sister, Jacques, Alexandre, Armand and Luc for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yvonne?
Yvonne De Carlo, actress; Yvonne Craig, actress.