Holding steady.
Popularity of Yevette since 1949
Babies named Yevette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 379 |
| 1970s | 216 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yevette first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949, at the start of the postwar baby boom. The name reached its peak popularity in 1968, when it ranked #884 among girls, reflecting the broader trend for delicate French-derived names in the mid-20th century. Since then, its usage has remained stable but scarce, with an average of fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. While the name has never achieved widespread usage, it retains a distinctive charm for parents seeking a feminine, slightly uncommon alternative to more familiar forms like Yvette or Yvonne. The variant spelling with an 'e' instead of an 'i' adds a slight modern twist while preserving the phonetic feel.
Yevette is a variant spelling of Yvette, the French feminine form of Yves. Yves itself derives from the Germanic element 'iv', meaning 'yew', a tree associated with longevity and resilience in ancient European cultures. The name was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and saw moderate use in the 20th century, particularly peaking in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yev, Vette, Evie
Sibling names for Yevette
Names that share Yevette's style, for a brother or sister.
