Declining since 2011, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Yvanna since 1987
Babies named Yvanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Yvanna is a distinctive modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1987. It reached its highest popularity in 2010, but has been falling in use since 2011; in 2025, only about 1 in 229,610 newborn girls received the name, placing it at rank 11,932. Though its origins are not firmly established, Yvanna likely draws from the well-known Ivanna and Yvonne, connecting it to the widespread Hebrew-derived name Yohanan. Unlike many newer coinages, it has not concentrated in any particular state. For parents seeking a rare, melodic alternative to more common -anna endings, Yvanna offers a subtle blend of familiar sounds and modern novelty.
Yvanna is a modern coinage, likely influenced by names like Ivanna (the Slavic form of Joanna) and Yvonne (the French feminine form of Yves). It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1987. In the early 2010s it saw a brief uptick in use, but has since become less common.
“Yvanna” around the world
Where Yvanna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yvi, Anna, Vanna
Sibling names for Yvanna
Names that share Yvanna's style, for a brother or sister.
