Yolande Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: yo-LAND /joˈlɑ̃d/
Origin: French; Germanic
Meaning: French: violet flower; Germanic: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yolande has its roots in the Old Provençal name "Yolanda," which is derived from the Latin "Iolanda," a diminutive form of "Iole," meaning "violet." The name's etymology can be traced back to the Greek word "ion," which also signifies a violet flower. This floral association imbues the name with connotations of beauty and delicacy, reflecting the characteristics often attributed to the violet itself.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as the name was adopted into Old French before making its way into Middle English contexts. Historically, the name Yolande has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in medieval Europe.
One prominent bearer was Yolande of Aragon (c. 1381–1442), a queen consort of France, who played a significant role in the political landscape of her time.
Another notable figure was Yolande of Soissons (died 1425), a French noblewoman known for her influence during the Hundred Years' War. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its usage among the nobility and its association with power and grace.
Culturally, the name Yolande has been associated with themes of nobility and virtue, often linked to the ideals of chivalry and courtly love prevalent in medieval literature. The name has also been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and music, where it symbolizes beauty and elegance.
In some contexts, the diminutive form "Yola" has been used, further emphasizing the affectionate and gentle qualities associated with the name. Overall, Yolande carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its floral origins and the noble figures who have borne it throughout history.
Famous people named Yolande
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Yolande Moreau is an actress and director best known for Séraphine, The French Kissers, and The Gilded Cage.
Yolande de Polastron is a historical figure best known for being the Duchess of Polignac and a close friend of Marie Antoinette.
Fictional characters named Yolande
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Yolande is a fictional character from the novel The King of Elfland's Second Son by Lord Dunsany. She is the daughter of the Lord of Elfland and plays a significant role in the story's exploration of the intersection between the magical and the mundane.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yolande was first seen in the United States in 1902.
Yolande has ranked as high as #3200 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Yolande has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yolande is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Yolande was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Yolande.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 15 | 15 |
| 1980 | 11 | 11 |
| 1979 | 14 | 14 |
| 1978 | 17 | 17 |
| 1977 | 15 | 15 |
| 1976 | 16 | 16 |
| 1975 | 18 | 18 |
| 1974 | 25 | 25 |
| 1973 | 24 | 24 |
| 1972 | 23 | 23 |
| 1971 | 26 | 26 |
| 1970 | 40 | 40 |
| 1969 | 26 | 26 |
| 1968 | 36 | 36 |
| 1967 | 25 | 25 |
| 1966 | 23 | 23 |
| 1965 | 24 | 24 |
| 1964 | 21 | 21 |
| 1963 | 27 | 27 |
| 1962 | 30 | 30 |
| 1961 | 29 | 29 |
| 1960 | 24 | 24 |
| 1959 | 29 | 29 |
| 1958 | 26 | 26 |
| 1957 | 21 | 21 |
| 1956 | 25 | 25 |
| 1955 | 17 | 17 |
| 1954 | 32 | 32 |
| 1953 | 28 | 28 |
| 1952 | 38 | 38 |
| 1951 | 20 | 20 |
| 1950 | 26 | 26 |
| 1949 | 22 | 22 |
| 1948 | 15 | 15 |
| 1947 | 12 | 12 |
| 1946 | 12 | 12 |
| 1945 | 14 | 14 |
| 1944 | 12 | 12 |
| 1943 | 9 | 9 |
| 1942 | 13 | 13 |
| 1941 | 10 | 10 |
| 1940 | 13 | 13 |
| 1939 | 15 | 15 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 |
| 1937 | 16 | 16 |
| 1936 | 14 | 14 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 |
| 1934 | 24 | 24 |
| 1933 | 30 | 30 |
| 1932 | 14 | 14 |
| 1931 | 23 | 23 |
| 1930 | 24 | 24 |
| 1929 | 34 | 34 |
| 1928 | 26 | 26 |
| 1927 | 34 | 34 |
| 1926 | 24 | 24 |
| 1925 | 34 | 34 |
| 1924 | 26 | 26 |
| 1923 | 24 | 24 |
| 1922 | 28 | 28 |
| 1921 | 29 | 29 |
| 1920 | 29 | 29 |
| 1919 | 27 | 27 |
| 1918 | 34 | 34 |
| 1917 | 17 | 17 |
| 1916 | 27 | 27 |
| 1915 | 15 | 15 |
| 1914 | 17 | 17 |
| 1913 | 13 | 13 |
| 1912 | 16 | 16 |
| 1911 | 7 | 7 |
| 1910 | 5 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Yolande (1980)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |