Rising since 2010, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Yenty since 1990
Babies named Yenty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 119 |
Meaning & origin
Yenty is a rare and modern name that saw its first recorded U.S. birth in 1990. With a peak rank of 6,325th in 2021 and a 1-in-89,293 occurrence in 2024, its usage has been slowly rising since 2010. The name has been concentrated in New York, though the small number of bearers makes geographic trends suggestive rather than definitive. As a name with no clear etymology, Yenty fits a pattern of inventive girl names that favor a soft, two-syllable sound. Its rarity and modern origin make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
The name Yenty first appeared in U.S. records in 1990, likely a modern coinage or a creative respelling. It may have been inspired by surnames like Yent or Yenter, or by the phonetic similarity to names like Jenty or Tenty. As a very rare name with no clear historical or linguistic derivation, its origin remains uncertain.
Where Yenty is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Yenty
Names that share Yenty's style, for a brother or sister.
