Yvonne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yvonne is a French name derived from the Old French 'Yvon', which means 'yew tree'. Its evolution reflects its roots in Old French, transitioning to the modern form used today. The name is associated with traits of elegance and sophistication, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Yvonne is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation 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, Yvonne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling 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, 'Yvonne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5779th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2407th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2464th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3339th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7805th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 263rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 132nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 129th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 156th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 360th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1115th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1914th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yvonne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yvonne"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈvɒn/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Yvonne is derived from the Old French name 'Yvon', which is a diminutive of 'Yves', meaning 'yew' or 'yew tree'. The yew tree is often associated with longevity and renewal.
Meaning
Yew tree
Language Evolution
Ivo (Old French), Yvon (Old French), Yvonne (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Yvonne gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as it became associated with elegance and sophistication.
Variants & Derivatives
Yvon, Ivonne, Yvonna, Yvone
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Yvonne is often perceived as classic and sophisticated, with a slight vintage charm. It is less common in recent years but still holds a place in cultural references.
Famous People
Yvonne de Carlo, Yvonne Strahovski, Yvonne Catterfeld
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yvonne"
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 "Yvonne"
"Yvonne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5779th of 7545 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2407th of 6773 | 181 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2464th of 7552 | 208 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3339th of 10718 | 150 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7805th of 16616 | 62 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 263rd of 9107 | 11,185 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 132nd of 9204 | 34,757 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 129th of 12526 | 63,073 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 156th of 19264 | 30,571 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 360th of 27321 | 11,369 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1115th of 35406 | 3,385 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1914th of 30306 | 1,266 |
Regional Popularity of "Yvonne" 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 |
- |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yvonne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
15.75% 223rd/1416 |
14.36% 198th/1379 |
13.27% 314th/2366 |
14.97% 171st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
7.24% 112th/1546 |
8.61% 134th/1556 |
6.12% 144th/2353 |
6.27% 97th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
5.97% 133rd/2227 |
5.31% 129th/2430 |
4.07% 116th/2853 |
3.93% 109th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
7.15% 210th/2937 |
4.45% 155th/3483 |
4.80% 169th/3518 |
2.79% 113th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.68% 541st/3685 |
9.59% 429th/4475 |
7.60% 395th/5194 |
3.94% 249th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.27% 1616th/4582 |
23.30% 1203rd/5164 |
18.38% 1344th/7313 |
10.20% 761st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.17% 2397th/3984 |
41.01% 1840th/4487 |
32.42% 2212th/6822 |
22.79% 1430th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yvonne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yvonne" 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.