Holding steady.
Popularity of Yanique since 1968
Babies named Yanique per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 87 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Yanique is a modern name that entered U.S. records in 1968, with its highest usage occurring in 1992. Though it has never reached the top 1000, it reflects the late-20th-century trend of creatively respelled French-sounding names. The name has experienced a stable trajectory since its peak, and its rarity gives it a distinctive quality. Because it did not appear before 1968, Yanique is a true 20th-century coinage, likely inspired by names like Yannick or Monique.
Yanique first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s and saw moderate use in the 1990s. Its origin is uncertain; it may be a respelling of the French name Yannick or a blend of names like Yana and Monique. It is almost exclusively used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yani, Nicki
Sibling names for Yanique
Names that share Yanique's style, for a brother or sister.
