Holding steady.
Popularity of Yvon since 1916
Babies named Yvon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yvon's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 19 |
| 1930s | 0 | 25 |
| 1940s | 0 | 17 |
| 1950s | 12 | 52 |
| 1960s | 10 | 53 |
| 1970s | 0 | 27 |
| 1980s | 6 | 14 |
| 1990s | 19 | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yvon is a French masculine name with a clear, nature-based origin: the yew tree. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, reaching its peak in 1936 when it was most commonly given. The name has since remained stable but rare, with no significant resurgence. Its 1-in-N occurrence is not available due to very low frequency in recent years, but historically it was most used in the 1930s, reflecting the broader popularity of French names in that era. While never a top-ranking name, Yvon retains a quiet, classic appeal, especially among families with French heritage or an affinity for vintage names.
Yvon is the French form of Yves, itself derived from the Germanic element 'iv' meaning 'yew' (as in yew tree). The yew tree was symbolic of immortality and strength in Germanic cultures, and the name was borne by several early saints. In France, Yvon was historically used in Brittany and Normandy, and it gained some popularity in the early 20th century before declining after the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yv, Von
Sibling names for Yvon
Names that share Yvon's style, for a brother or sister.
