Yannick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yannick is a French name that means 'God is gracious'. Its roots trace back to the Breton name Iann, evolving through forms such as Yann. The name reflects traits of grace and charm and gained popularity in the 20th century. It does not have a biblical background.
The name Yannick is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yannick has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yannick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2976th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4156th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3382nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Yannick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yannick"
Pronunciation
/ˈjænɪk/
Origin
French
Etymology
Yannick is a diminutive form of the name Yann, which is derived from the Breton name Iann, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Iann, Yann, Yannick
Historical Usage
Yannick gained popularity in France during the 20th century and has become more commonly used in other French-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Yann, Yannicko, Yannicko
Modern Popularity & Image
Yannick is perceived as a modern and stylish name, associated with creativity and charisma.
Famous People
Yannick Noah (French former tennis player and musician), Yannick Bisson (Canadian actor), Yannick Agnel (French swimmer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yannick"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yannick"
"Yannick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2976th of 16616 | 313 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4156th of 24088 | 340 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3382nd of 23106 | 401 |
Regional Popularity of "Yannick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
41.36% 1851st/4475 |
- |
42.17% 2664th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
63.07% 3257th/5164 |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
52.71% 3934th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
42.44% 2895th/6822 |
57.33% 3598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Yannick" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yannick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yannick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.