Holding steady.
Popularity of Yolande since 1902
Babies named Yolande per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yolande's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 178 |
| 1920s | 288 |
| 1930s | 188 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 262 |
| 1960s | 265 |
| 1970s | 218 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yolande is the French form of Yolanda, ultimately from the Latin viola meaning 'violet.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1902, but it has never been a common name. Its peak year was 1929, reflecting a slight favor during that decade, though even then it remained outside the top 1000. The trajectory has been stable, with no notable revival. Yolande is not associated with any single U.S. state; its use is scattered. As a distinctly French variant, it offers an alternative to the more familiar Yolanda, appealing to parents seeking a name with European elegance.
Yolande is the French form of the Latin name Violante, derived from viola meaning 'violet.' It became established in France during the Middle Ages and was borne by several noblewomen, including Yolande of Aragon, an influential queen consort of Naples. The name saw some use in English-speaking countries in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with the French spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yola, Landy, Yoli
Sibling names for Yolande
Names that share Yolande's style, for a brother or sister.
