Yecenia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yecenia is a Spanish name derived from 'Jessenia', linked to the genus of flowering plants. It conveys beauty and floral meanings while evolving from Jessenia to its current form. The name has gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as modern and elegant, with no biblical relevance.
The name Yecenia is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yecenia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yecenia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4084th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2655th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6073rd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Yecenia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yecenia"
Pronunciation
/jeˈse.ni.ə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Yecenia is believed to be derived from the Spanish name 'Jessenia,' which is related to a genus of flowering plants named after the Russian botanist, Georgi Jessen.
Meaning
the name is often associated with beauty and floral attributes.
Language Evolution
Jessenia, Yecenia
Historical Usage
Yecenia gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries in the late 20th century, mainly due to cultural influences and the rise of unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jessenia, Yessenia, Yesenia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Yecenia is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Yecenia De La Cruz, a notable artist, Yecenia Garcia, a recognized activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yecenia"
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 "Yecenia"
"Yecenia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4084th of 19264 | 237 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2655th of 27321 | 674 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6073rd of 35406 | 319 |
Regional Popularity of "Yecenia" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yecenia" 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) |
93.43% 2744th/2937 |
74.85% 2607th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
40.38% 1633rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
82.01% 3022nd/3685 |
77.01% 3446th/4475 |
47.29% 2456th/5194 |
21.02% 1328th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
77.22% 5647th/7313 |
44.38% 3312th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yecenia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yecenia" 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.