Rising since 2016, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Yvaine since 2008
Babies named Yvaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 104 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Yvaine is a rare literary invention that has slowly gained attention in the twenty-first century. First recorded in 2008, it peaked in 2025 at rank 5,917, with a 1 in 80,363 birth rate. The name has been steadily rising since 2016, reflecting growing interest in distinctive, fantasy-inspired names. Its most popular state is California, consistent with trends favoring unique and creative names. Yvaine's sound is soft yet distinctive, and it appeals to parents drawn to celestial or romantic imagery.
Yvaine is a modern invented name, first appearing in Neil Gaiman's 1999 novel 'Stardust'. The character Yvaine is a star fallen to Earth, and the name may be a blend of Yvonne (from French, ultimately derived from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning 'yew') and the common feminine suffix '-aine'. The name has seen sporadic use as a given name since the early 2000s.
Where Yvaine is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yvie, Vaine, Eva
Sibling names for Yvaine
Names that share Yvaine's style, for a brother or sister.
