Holding steady.
Popularity of Yolunda since 1957
Babies named Yolunda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 128 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yolunda is a rare American given name that first appeared in 1957 and reached its peak usage in 1972. It never entered the top 1000, but it has maintained a stable, low-level presence. The name is almost certainly a respelling of the more common Yolanda, itself derived from the Greek word for violet. Yolunda's trajectory shows a modest revival potential, with a consistent if small number of births each year. It has been recorded in no particular state concentration, suggesting scattered use across the country.
Yolunda appears to be an American modern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Yolanda, itself derived from Greek and meaning violet flower. It emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1957, and saw most use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yolo, Lunda, Yoli
Sibling names for Yolunda
Names that share Yolunda's style, for a brother or sister.
