Declining since 1985, #2,051 for girls today.
Popularity of Yvonne since 1886
Babies named Yvonne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yvonne's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 319 |
| 1900s | 980 |
| 1910s | 3,274 |
| 1920s | 9,365 |
| 1930s | 20,224 |
| 1940s | 23,673 |
| 1950s | 35,041 |
| 1960s | 29,962 |
| 1970s | 15,997 |
| 1980s | 8,507 |
| 1990s | 4,982 |
| 2000s | 2,035 |
| 2010s | 1,209 |
| 2020s | 538 |
Meaning & origin
Yvonne peaked at rank 71 in 1937, during the height of its popularity in the United States. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, and in 2025 it stood at rank 2,051, with about 1 in 17,470 baby girls receiving the name. The name first appeared on U.S. records in 1886 and has historically been most common in states like Washington, California, and Texas. While no longer as fashionable as in its mid-century peak, Yvonne retains a sophisticated French character that appeals to parents seeking a classic but less common choice.
Yvonne is the feminine form of Yvon, which derives from the medieval French name Yves, itself from the Germanic element iv, meaning 'yew tree.' The yew wood was used for making bows, so the name also carries the connotation of 'archer.' It was popularized in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, especially in the 1930s and 1940s, and has been borne notably by the French saint Yvonne of the 13th century.
Where Yvonne 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.
“Yvonne” around the world
Where Yvonne 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: Yvie, Vonne, Bonnie
Sibling names for Yvonne
Names that share Yvonne's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Colette, Denise, Suzanne, Madeleine, Genevieve, Jeanette, Jeannine, Renee, Yvette, Alane, Angelle, Charisse, Charmaine, Claudette, Denice, Denisse, Evonne, Francine, Ivette, Jacquelin, Janell, Janine, Jeanine, Johnette, Marcelle, Melanee, Nanette, Nannette, Suzette, Alaine, Arnita, Denyse, Donita, Genelle, Jacquie, Jocelyne, Johnetta, Jonelle, Julene, Lanette, Lavone, Marchelle, Marilou, Micheline, Renay, Roxane, Sherell, Sherrell, Tonette, Ardene, Arleta, Arnette, Charmain, Charmane, Chauntel, Cherese, Cherice, Darnella, Deatrice, Fernande, Genese, Jackquline, Janese, Jannelle, Jodell, Jodene, Lenise, Letrice, Lorayne, Lorrain, Lorraina, Lorrayne, Lorriane, Machell, Marcelene, Mechele, Michelene, Monigue, Nadyne, Revonda, Rolinda, Roshell, Sharene, Shelena, Sherene, Shirelle, Yevette, Youlanda, Yvetta, Yvonnie, Carmelle, Chrystine, Darleene, Dawnita, Delise, Deneise, Deniese, Denyce, Devonda, Evonda, Evonna, Eyvette, Ghislaine, Ivet, Jaquelyne, Jeaninne, Johnda, Jowanna, Justeen, Larenda, Laurianne, Laurine, Lourine, Machele, Marshelle, Monice, Murielle, Priscille, Ramonda, Rolande, Rosine, Sandria, Scherrie, Sharonne, Stephene, Wannetta, Yavonne, Yvett, Yvonda, Antoinett, Avonne, Denece, Savonna, Sharmain, Wyvonne, Annick, Annjanette, Brenetta, Charmagne, Charrise, Chereese, Cherrise, Cherylene, Denene, Durenda, Elmarie, Francille, Francyne, Helane, Helayne, Jheri, Juanette, Lanise, Lorrinda, Marcele, Marchel, Marguriete, Marilene, Marzelle, Mischell, Patryce, Rennee, Rhanda, Sharmel, Shyrl, Valoree, Vanette, Yaret
Brothers: Yves, Andre, Pierre, Louis, Jean, Randal, Casimer, Normand, Antuan, Dwaine, Jeremie, Lavelle, Romaine, Antoinne, Cheron, Davonne, Deonne, Dewain, Dujuan, Herve, Jehan, Shadrick, Shermaine, Armel, Clevon, Darvell, Joffre, Jovonne, Levonne, Montrice, Ranell, Raymont, Rosaire, Ervan, Guerry, Labaron, Laval, Letroy, Ovide, Sederick
Names like Yvonne
Names whose popularity has moved with Yvonne's over the last 50 years.
