Holding steady.
Popularity of Yolandra since 1962
Babies named Yolandra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 61 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yolandra is a rare American coinage that first appeared in 1962, reflecting the mid-century fashion for blending familiar names with fashionable suffixes. It peaked in 1972, during an era when creative names like this gained modest popularity. In the decades since, Yolandra has remained stable but never entered wide use; no top states are associated with it. The name's similarity to Yolanda gives it a floral undertone, though its exact meaning remains a matter of speculation. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a 1970s flair, Yolandra offers a unique option without a heavy cultural or historical baggage.
Yolandra first appeared in the United States in the 1960s, likely a modern coinage blending the name Yolanda, of Greek origin meaning 'violet,' with the popular suffix -andra. It has never ranked among the top names, but saw modest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1972. The name remains rare, reflecting a trend of creative combinations in mid-20th-century American naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoli, Andra, Lana
Variants: Yolanda
Sibling names for Yolandra
Names that share Yolandra's style, for a brother or sister.
