Yann Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationYAHN / /jɑ̃/

French; Breton

Meaning

God is gracious; Gift of God

Historical & Cultural Background

Yann is a French form of the name John, which has roots in Hebrew. In Breton culture, Yann is a popular name, often associated with Saint John. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its widespread appeal.

Trend Summary

Yann has seen fluctuating popularity in the US, with a modest presence in recent years.

Similar Names

YvesYvanYosefIanEvanJohanJensJace

Variants

  • Jan
  • Yannick

International Variants

  • Yohann (French)
  • Giovanni (Italian)
  • Juan (Spanish)
  • Johann (German)

Famous people named Yann

Yann Martel is a Canadian author best known for his novel 'Life of Pi', which won the Booker Prize.

Yann Tiersen is a French musician and composer known for his soundtrack work, particularly for the film 'Amélie'.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand is a French photographer and environmentalist known for his aerial photography and documentaries.

Fictional characters named Yann

Yann is a character in the animated series 'Les Aventures de Tintin', known for his adventurous spirit.

Yann is a character in the novel 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, representing innocence and curiosity.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yann was first seen in the United States in 1984. Yann has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Florida, Massachusetts, and California. In the past 5 years the name Yann has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yann (2019)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19846
19865
19885
19915
19955
19965
19988
19999
200010
20016
20026
200315
200413
200516
200620
200712
200815
20099
201012
201111
201212
201316
20148
20158
201617
20176
20189
201918
20209
202114
20229
20238
20248