Holding steady.
Popularity of Yanick since 1976
Babies named Yanick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 | 0 |
| 1980s | 20 | 8 |
| 1990s | 10 | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 | 24 |
| 2010s | 0 | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yanick is a rare name in U.S. Social Security records, first recorded in 1989 and never ranking among the top 1000 names. Its usage has remained stable, with no significant peak beyond its first recorded year. The name is a diminutive of Yannick, the Breton variant of John, and is primarily found in French-speaking communities. With no recorded top states for 2025, Yanick remains an uncommon choice, often reflecting family heritage or a preference for distinct French names.
Yanick is a diminutive form of Yannick, which is the Breton (Breton language) variant of Jean (French for John). The name John derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The use of Yannick and its diminutive Yanick became popular in Brittany and French-speaking regions, often used as a familiar or affectionate form.
“Yanick” around the world
Where Yanick lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yan
Sibling names for Yanick
Names that share Yanick's style, for a brother or sister.
