Holding steady.
Popularity of Yvonda since 1935
Babies named Yvonda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1967, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yvonda's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yvonda is a rare American given name first recorded in 1935. It reached its peak usage in 1974, though it never entered the top 1,000 rankings. The name has maintained a stable but low frequency, with no notable increase or decrease in recent decades. Its origin is uncertain; it may be a modern feminine elaboration of Yvon or a variant of names like LaVonda. Yvonda was not recorded in any particular state concentration, suggesting scattered use across the United States. Despite its obscurity, it carries a melodic quality reminiscent of mid-20th-century coinages.
Yvonda is a rare given name that first appeared in the United States in 1935. It may have been coined as a feminine elaboration of the French name Yvon, which itself is a variant of Yves, meaning 'yew wood.' However, due to its sparse usage and lack of clear documentation, its exact derivation remains uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yvi, Vonda, Vonnie
Sibling names for Yvonda
Names that share Yvonda's style, for a brother or sister.
