Yvette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Yvette originates from French, derived from the diminutive of Yves, which comes from the Germanic word for 'yew tree'. It has evolved through various forms, maintaining its connection to nature. While it lacks significant biblical relevance, Yvette has gained popularity since the early 20th century and is viewed as a sophisticated choice today. Notable individuals with this name include actress Yvette Mimieux and actress Yvette Nicole Brown.
The name Yvette is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) 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, Yvette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yvette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4925th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4327th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7951st out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 705th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 659th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 294th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 183rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 361st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 857th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1694th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yvette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yvette"
Pronunciation
/iˈvɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Yvette is derived from the Old French name Yvette, which is a diminutive of the name Yves. Yves itself is derived from the Germanic word 'iv', meaning 'yew'.
Meaning
Yew tree
Language Evolution
Yves, Yvette, Ivette
Historical Usage
Yvette gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions. It became more widely known in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Ivette, Yves, Yvie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Yvette is considered a classic and elegant name. It evokes a sense of sophistication and has a timeless quality.
Famous People
Yvette Mimieux, Yvette Nicole Brown
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yvette"
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 "Yvette"
"Yvette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4925th of 7552 | 35 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4327th of 10718 | 92 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7951st of 16616 | 59 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 705th of 9107 | 1,901 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 659th of 9204 | 2,131 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 294th of 12526 | 16,988 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 183rd of 19264 | 25,394 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 361st of 27321 | 11,258 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 857th of 35406 | 4,703 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1694th of 30306 | 1,531 |
Regional Popularity of "Yvette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yvette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
20.01% 276th/1379 |
68.22% 1614th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
55.43% 857th/1546 |
20.05% 312th/1556 |
51.04% 1201st/2353 |
56.11% 868th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.27% 340th/2227 |
8.44% 205th/2430 |
11.95% 341st/2853 |
10.45% 290th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.23% 271st/2937 |
4.34% 151st/3483 |
6.05% 213th/3518 |
3.39% 137th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.91% 697th/3685 |
11.71% 524th/4475 |
7.95% 413th/5194 |
3.29% 208th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.15% 1473rd/4582 |
26.92% 1390th/5164 |
14.81% 1083rd/7313 |
6.55% 489th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
63.40% 2526th/3984 |
47.14% 2115th/4487 |
28.04% 1913th/6822 |
17.59% 1104th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yvette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yvette" 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.