Girl
Yvonne
yew tree, archer
About Yvonne
Classic European sophistication defines this timeless choice. It's a name with heritage and history, yet it never feels dusty or outdated. There's an undeniable elegance to it, the kind that suggests poise and refinement without any pretension. The unique "Y" beginning and the French-influenced pronunciation give it a distinguished quality that sets it apart from more common choices.
This is a name for parents who appreciate tradition but aren't interested in following trends. It has that wonderful quality of being immediately recognizable yet surprisingly uncommon in today's naming landscape. The name carries itself with quiet confidence—it doesn't need to be flashy to make an impact. It works beautifully across all ages, from a adorable baby to a respected professional. For those seeking a name with substance, history, and enduring style, this choice delivers sophistication that never goes out of fashion.
Popularity of the Name Yvonne
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | #684 | ||||
| 1893 | #629 | ||||
| 1894 | #545 | ||||
| 1895 | #478 | ||||
| 1896 | #634 | ||||
| 1897 | #405 | ||||
| 1898 | #419 | ||||
| 1899 | #370 | ||||
| 1900 | #358 | ||||
| 1901 | #314 | ||||
| 1902 | #348 | ||||
| 1903 | #301 | ||||
| 1904 | #313 | ||||
| 1905 | #350 | ||||
| 1906 | #346 | ||||
| 1907 | #353 | ||||
| 1908 | #355 | ||||
| 1909 | #355 | ||||
| 1910 | #346 | ||||
| 1911 | #347 | ||||
| 1912 | #313 | ||||
| 1913 | #323 | ||||
| 1914 | #303 | #174 | |||
| 1915 | #300 | ||||
| 1916 | #300 | ||||
| 1917 | #299 | #163 | |||
| 1918 | #274 | #191 | |||
| 1919 | #273 | #145 | |||
| 1920 | #247 | #105 | |||
| 1921 | #237 | #115 | |||
| 1922 | #237 | #86 | |||
| 1923 | #223 | #103 | |||
| 1924 | #217 | #83 | |||
| 1925 | #205 | #91 | |||
| 1926 | #192 | #65 | |||
| 1927 | #200 | #64 | |||
| 1928 | #181 | #43 | |||
| 1929 | #168 | #48 | |||
| 1930 | #165 | #67 | |||
| 1931 | #151 | #49 | |||
| 1932 | #160 | #58 | |||
| 1933 | #159 | #34 | |||
| 1934 | #137 | #41 | |||
| 1935 | #98 | #25 | |||
| 1936 | #81 | #25 | |||
| 1937 | #77 | #32 | |||
| 1938 | #101 | #29 | |||
| 1939 | #90 | #21 | |||
| 1940 | #110 | #25 | |||
| 1941 | #120 | #35 | |||
| 1942 | #131 | #26 | |||
| 1943 | #141 | #27 | |||
| 1944 | #141 | #36 | |||
| 1945 | #133 | #28 | |||
| 1946 | #118 | #27 | |||
| 1947 | #117 | #34 | |||
| 1948 | #112 | #46 | |||
| 1949 | #109 | #44 | |||
| 1950 | #110 | #47 | |||
| 1951 | #101 | #37 | |||
| 1952 | #103 | #36 | |||
| 1953 | #104 | #31 | |||
| 1954 | #117 | #38 | |||
| 1955 | #119 | #37 | |||
| 1956 | #121 | #41 | |||
| 1957 | #124 | #48 | |||
| 1958 | #129 | #45 | |||
| 1959 | #132 | #51 | |||
| 1960 | #133 | #42 | |||
| 1961 | #127 | #61 | |||
| 1962 | #132 | #72 | |||
| 1963 | #137 | #67 | |||
| 1964 | #130 | #74 | #45 | ||
| 1965 | #132 | #84 | #42 | ||
| 1966 | #129 | #93 | #41 | ||
| 1967 | #128 | #93 | #40 | ||
| 1968 | #125 | #97 | #39 | ||
| 1969 | #143 | #121 | #37 | ||
| 1970 | #141 | #138 | #31 | ||
| 1971 | #148 | #128 | #30 | ||
| 1972 | #149 | #122 | #26 | ||
| 1973 | #159 | #146 | #28 | ||
| 1974 | #173 | #168 | #34 | ||
| 1975 | #189 | #276 | #29 | ||
| 1976 | #193 | #191 | #30 | ||
| 1977 | #209 | #239 | #26 | ||
| 1978 | #213 | #183 | #32 | ||
| 1979 | #212 | #353 | #40 | ||
| 1980 | #221 | #221 | #39 | ||
| 1981 | #233 | #309 | #44 | ||
| 1982 | #252 | #384 | #50 | ||
| 1983 | #266 | #222 | #53 | ||
| 1984 | #301 | #331 | #46 | ||
| 1985 | #320 | #387 | #61 | ||
| 1986 | #328 | #339 | #59 | ||
| 1987 | #335 | #198 | #64 | ||
| 1988 | #366 | #361 | #93 | ||
| 1989 | #377 | #378 | #85 | ||
| 1990 | #371 | #301 | #109 | ||
| 1991 | #394 | #94 | #549 | ||
| 1992 | #382 | #104 | #494 | ||
| 1993 | #448 | #330 | #124 | #581 | |
| 1994 | #482 | #316 | #133 | #666 | |
| 1995 | #529 | #172 | #658 | ||
| 1996 | #528 | #149 | #657 | ||
| 1997 | #626 | #702 | #245 | #729 | |
| 1998 | #690 | #848 | #269 | #768 | |
| 1999 | #799 | #774 | #226 | #828 | |
| 2000 | #829 | #903 | #201 | #923 | |
| 2002 | #938 | #207 | #784 | ||
| 2017 | #439 | ||||
| 2001 | #301 | #738 | |||
| 2003 | #402 | #953 | |||
| 2004 | #316 | #972 | |||
| 2005 | #585 | ||||
| 2006 | #761 | ||||
| 2007 | #700 | ||||
| 2008 | #363 | ||||
| 2009 | #535 | ||||
| 2010 | #897 | ||||
| 2011 | #546 | ||||
| 2013 | #868 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Yvonne
Names Similar to Yvonne
Nicknames for Yvonne
- Vonnie
- Eve
- Evie
- Yve
- Von
Famous People Named Yvonne
| Yvonne Craig | American actress |
| Yvonne De Carlo | Canadian-American actress |
| Yvonne Elliman | American singer |
| Yvonne Catterfeld | German singer and actress |
| Yvonne Chaka Chaka | South African singer |
| Yvonne Okoro | Ghanaian actress |
| Yvonne Arnaud | French-British actress |
| Yvonne Lim | Singaporean actress |
| Yvonne Nelson | Ghanaian actress and model |
| Yvonne Jegede | Nigerian actress |
| Yvonne Zima | American actress |
| Yvonne Rainer | American dancer and choreographer |
| Yvonne Mitchell | English actress |
| Yvonne Strahovski | Australian actress |
| Yvonne Staples | American singer |
| Yvonne Bryceland | South African actress |
| Yvonne Murray | Scottish middle-distance runner |
| Yvonne McGregor | British cyclist |
| Yvonne Murray-Boylan | Australian netball player |
Characters Named Yvonne
| Yvonne "Vee" Parker | Orange Is the New Black |
| Yvonne Hartman | Doctor Who |
| Yvonne "Vonne" Fairweather | The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald |
| Yvonne Pendleton | Friday Night Lights |
| Yvonne Potts | Seinfeld |
| Yvonne Sanchez | Gilmore Girls |
| Yvonne Thompson | The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Yvonne Boyd | The A Circuit series by Georgina Bloomberg |
| Yvonne Murdock | The Magic Half by Annie Barrows |
| Yvonne Pomtress | The Exploits & Adventures of Miss Alethea Darcy by Elizabeth Aston |
| Yvonne Tempesta | My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares |
| Yvonne Bennetti | The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare |
| Yvonne Rivers | Lipstick Jungle by Candace Bushnell |
| Yvonne Robichaux | American Horror Story |
| Yvonne Ennet | Heartland TV series |
| Yvonne Davies | Merlin TV series |
| Yvonne Gifford | The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy |
| Yvonne Crossley | The Godfather Returns by Mark Winegardner |
| Yvonne Jacobson | Perfect Family |
| Yvonne McGrath | Neighbours |