Holding steady.
Popularity of Yulanda since 1947
Babies named Yulanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 96 |
| 1960s | 410 |
| 1970s | 467 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yulanda is a rare, modern invented name that saw brief popularity in the early 1970s. First recorded in the United States in 1947, it peaked in 1972 with 21 births, placing it at rank 5,004. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, with fewer than 10 births per year in recent decades. The name's trajectory has been stable and low, and it did not appear among top states. Yulanda likely emerged as a creative blend of established names like Yolanda or Yvonne, following the trend for names ending in -anda. Today, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare, mid-century modern name.
Yulanda first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century, likely as a creative variant of names like Yolanda or a combination of Yvonne and -anda. It gained modest use in the 1970s, peaking in 1972 at rank 5,004 with 21 births. The name has since declined sharply and now sees fewer than 10 births per year, reflecting its status as a rare modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yu, Landa, Yuli
Sibling names for Yulanda
Names that share Yulanda's style, for a brother or sister.
