Rising since 1985, #2,564 for girls today.
Popularity of Yides since 1976
Babies named Yides per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 244 |
| 2010s | 370 |
| 2020s | 272 |
Meaning & origin
Yides is an exceedingly rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976. In 2025, it ranked 2,564 and saw approximately 1 in 23,636 newborn girls receive the name. Its peak year so far is 2025, and the name has been on a rising trajectory since 1985, though from a very low base. Because it has no known etymology or cultural origin, Yides likely falls into the category of modern invented names or creative respellings. With no top states and almost no recorded usage, this name remains a blank slate for families seeking something genuinely uncommon.
The name Yides appears to be a modern coinage, possibly derived from a surname or as a creative respelling of names like Yida or Ida. It has no established historical or linguistic roots in any language. Records show it first appeared in the United States in 1976.
Sibling names for Yides
Names that share Yides's style, for a brother or sister.
