Yvonna Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ee-VAH-nah /iˈvɔnə/

Origin: Hebrew; French

Meaning: Hebrew: God is gracious; French: derived from Yvonne, meaning yew tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Yvonna is derived from the Old French name Yvonne, which itself originates from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning 'yew' or 'yew tree'. The name Ivo can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *īwaz, which signifies the yew tree, a symbol of longevity and resilience in various cultures.

The transition from Ivo to Yvonne occurred as the name was adopted into Old French, where the feminine suffix '-nne' was added, creating Yvonne. This name was then introduced into English-speaking regions, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Old French names entered the English lexicon.

Throughout history, the name Yvonne has been associated with various notable figures, including saints and nobility. One of the earliest references to the name can be found in the context of Saint Ivo of Kermartin, a Breton priest and lawyer who lived in the 13th century and is venerated in the Catholic Church.

His feast day is celebrated on May 19, and he is often invoked in legal matters, which contributed to the name's association with justice and righteousness. The name Yvonne gained further prominence through literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which helped popularize many names of biblical origin.

Culturally, the name Yvonna and its variants have been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and endurance due to the yew tree's characteristics. The yew tree has been historically significant in many cultures, representing immortality and protection, which may have contributed to the name's lasting appeal.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Yvie have emerged, reflecting a softer, more affectionate variation of the name. Overall, Yvonna encapsulates a rich linguistic heritage, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.

Famous people named Yvonna

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Yvonna B. Davis is a scientist best known for her work in the field of education and research methodology.

Yvonna S. Lincoln is a scholar best known for her contributions to qualitative research and evaluation.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Yvonna, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Yvonna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yvonna was first seen in the United States in 1923.

Yvonna has ranked as high as #3320 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Oklahoma.

In the past 5 years the name Yvonna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Yvonna 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 Yvonna 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 Yvonna.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 5 5
2024 7 7
2022 5 5
2020 5 5
2019 11 11
2018 9 9
2017 5 5
2015 8 8
2014 5 5
2013 10 10
2011 7 7
2009 11 11
2008 6 6
2007 9 9
2006 6 6
2005 6 6
2004 10 10
2003 6 6
2002 6 6
2001 9 9
2000 8 8
1999 15 15
1998 14 14
1997 12 12
1996 15 15
1995 18 18
1994 13 13
1993 14 14
1992 15 15
1991 12 12
1990 18 18
1989 10 10
1988 6 6
1987 10 10
1985 10 10
1982 5 5
1981 13 13
1980 15 15
1979 12 12
1978 10 10
1977 11 11
1975 9 9
1974 8 8
1973 21 21
1972 9 9
1971 23 23
1970 8 8
1969 21 21
1968 24 24
1967 16 16
1966 19 19
1965 19 19
1964 20 20
1963 24 24
1962 16 16
1961 19 19
1960 20 20
1959 26 26
1958 19 19
1957 16 16
1956 19 19
1955 20 20
1954 27 27
1953 22 22
1952 20 20
1951 16 16
1950 17 17
1949 14 14
1948 17 17
1947 11 11
1946 15 15
1945 8 8
1944 6 6
1943 10 10
1942 10 10
1941 15 15
1940 14 14
1939 16 16
1938 17 17
1937 16 16
1936 15 15
1935 21 21
1934 18 18
1933 5 5
1932 10 10
1931 8 8
1930 9 9
1929 6 6
1927 10 10
1926 10 10
1925 10 10
1924 8 8
1923 5 5

Top States for Yvonna (1998)

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 6
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