Holding steady.
Popularity of Yolando since 1916
Babies named Yolando per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 144 |
| 1970s | 190 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yolando is a rare masculine name, the Spanish counterpart of the far more common Yolanda. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, and its peak year of usage was 1971, though it never reached the top 1,000 names. The trajectory has been stable with very low usage, and it was most popular in the 1970s, though it never saw a revival. With no top states recorded, the name has been used sporadically across the country. Its meaning, 'violet flower', ties it to the Greek-derived Yolanda, a name favored in Spanish-speaking communities. Given its rarity, Yolando offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic, traditional-sounding name with clear roots. The name carries a gentle floral meaning and a strong, masculine ending, balancing softness and strength.
Yolando is the masculine form of Yolanda, derived from the Greek 'ion' (violet) and 'anthos' (flower), thus meaning 'violet flower'. The name was borne by medieval European nobility and spread into Spanish-speaking cultures. It remains a rare choice, occasionally given as a masculine counterpart to the more common Yolanda.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yolo, Lando, Yoli
Sibling names for Yolando
Names that share Yolando's style, for a brother or sister.
