Yvett Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-VET /iːˈvɛt/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: Yvette is a feminine form of Yves, meaning 'yew'; Latin: derived from 'Ivo', meaning 'yew' tree.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yvett is derived from the Old French name Yvette, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Yves. Yves has roots in the Old Breton name Iodoc, meaning "yew tree." The transition from Iodoc to Yves occurred through the influence of the Latinized form, Iodocus, during the early medieval period.
The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was adopted and adapted into various forms, including Yvette. Historically, the name Yves has been associated with Saint Yves, a Breton priest and lawyer who lived in the 13th century and is recognized as the patron saint of lawyers.
His legacy contributed to the name's prominence in medieval France, particularly in Brittany. The name Yvette gained further recognition through its association with notable figures in literature and the arts, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, when French culture began to influence English-speaking countries more significantly.
Culturally, the name Yvett carries connotations of strength and resilience, often associated with the yew tree, which is known for its longevity and durability. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a blend of historical significance and linguistic evolution.
The diminutive form Yvette has also been widely used, reinforcing the name's charm and appeal in various artistic and literary contexts. Overall, Yvett encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance, tracing its lineage through centuries of linguistic development.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yvett was first seen in the United States in 1961.
Yvett has ranked as high as #9342 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Yvett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yvett 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 Yvett 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 Yvett.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 | 9 |
| 1991 | 15 | 15 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 | 12 |
| 1986 | 7 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 12 | 12 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 12 | 12 |
| 1975 | 12 | 12 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 |
| 1966 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 8 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Yvett (2004)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |