Declining since 1987, #1,622 for girls today.
Popularity of Yvette since 1898
Babies named Yvette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 67 |
| 1910s | 700 |
| 1920s | 1,426 |
| 1930s | 944 |
| 1940s | 1,739 |
| 1950s | 6,114 |
| 1960s | 22,088 |
| 1970s | 12,468 |
| 1980s | 7,715 |
| 1990s | 5,529 |
| 2000s | 3,053 |
| 2010s | 1,459 |
| 2020s | 738 |
Meaning & origin
Yvette is a French feminine name derived from Yves, rooted in the Germanic word for 'yew'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1898 and reached its peak popularity in 1967, when it ranked among the top choices for baby girls. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 1987, with usage tapering off in recent decades. Despite this, it remains recognizable and has a classic French charm. Top states for Yvette include Minnesota, California, and New York.
Yvette is the feminine form of Yves, which itself derives from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning 'yew'. The name was popularized in France during the Middle Ages and gained traction in English-speaking countries in the 20th century. It saw significant use in the United States from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Where Yvette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yvette” around the world
Where Yvette lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vette, Evie, Yvi
Sibling names for Yvette
Names that share Yvette's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yvonne, Colette, Monique, Renee, Nicole, Dominique, Janet, Nancy, Patrice, Paulette, Antionette, Arlette, Donetta, Gisell, Ivonne, Lisette, Lissette, Nadine, Nichelle, Babette, Chante, Ivon, Jenise, Laurette, Monette, Necole, Niccole, Racquel, Yolonda, Amorette, Burnetta, Chantay, Chantele, Charese, Cymone, Davetta, Davette, Denette, Denitra, Deserie, Genise, Ginette, Ivone, Jacquita, Jozette, Lavette, Lenette, Mariette, Nichele, Ninette, Raynette, Renette, Ronette, Ronnette, Roshelle, Sherelle, Susette, Suzzette, Syretta, Youlanda, Yvonna, Yvonnie, Barbette, Chantalle, Chauntelle, Chelle, Conswella, Diahann, Domnique, Donette, Dorette, Eyvonne, Janeece, Kennethia, Levette, Lyvonne, Lyzette, Marvetta, Marvette, Mashell, Meshelle, Nadege, Patrece, Pleshette, Raynetta, Sharnette, Suzane, Tonnette, Yalanda, Yanci, Yanette, Yavonne, Yeraldin, Yevonne, Yoland, Yolunda, Yvonda, Cherene, Paullette, Petrice, Shannette, Yanett, Anquinette, Babbette, Chanin, Chantale, Chantee, Cherine, Cheris, Claudett, Denetta, Dennisse, Ivelis, Jowana, Marchele, Maryse, Michille, Patrese, Ranette, Rayette, Renaye, Rocquel, Shenetta, Shonette, Ulonda, Yanelle, Yaret, Yolandra, Yuette, Yvone
Brothers: Yves, Andre, Marcel, Pierre, Louis, Terrance, Dominque, Antione, Demetric, Donelle, Lydell, Lynell, Demont, Michon, Antuane, Jemaine, Jernard, Marcelis, Oronde, Yvon
Names like Yvette
Names whose popularity has moved with Yvette's over the last 50 years.
