Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Yohance since 1973
Babies named Yohance per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 69 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Yohance first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, but it remains exceptionally uncommon. It has never cracked the top 1,000 names in any year, with its peak usage in 1973 still registering fewer than five newborns. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2006, reflecting a slow decline in occasional use. Its origins are obscure; Yohance may be a modern creation, possibly influenced by names like Yohan or combined with a stylish suffix. Without a clear linguistic root or historical precedent, the name remains a rare and inventive choice.
Yohance first appeared in U.S. records in 1973. It may be a modern respelling or invention, possibly blending elements of names like Yohan (a variant of Johan) with a fashionable ending. There is no established derivation in any traditional language.
Sibling names for Yohance
Names that share Yohance's style, for a brother or sister.
