Yolanda Girl

Popularity: #882 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Spanish; Greek

Meaning

Spanish: violet flower; Greek: to blossom

Historical & Cultural Background

Yolanda is derived from the Spanish name for the violet flower, which has been a symbol of love and beauty. The name has roots in Greek, where it is associated with blooming and flourishing. It gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th century. The name has been used in literature and music, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Yolanda has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable peak in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Olivia, Juliana, Anabella, Savannah, Tatiana, Adriana, Liliana, Selena

Variants

  • Iolanda
  • Yolande

International Variants

  • Iolanda (Italian)
  • Yolande (French)
  • Yolanda (Spanish)

Famous people named Yolanda

Yolanda Adams is an American gospel singer and radio host known for her powerful voice and inspirational music.

Yolanda Foster is a Dutch-American television personality and model, recognized for her role on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.'.

Yolanda Hadid is a Dutch-American television personality and former model, known for her appearances on reality TV.

Yolanda King was an American civil rights activist and the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., known for her work in promoting her father's legacy.

Fictional characters named Yolanda

Yolanda is a character in the comic series 'Young Justice,' known for her role as a superhero.

Yolanda is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' where she participates in educational adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yolanda was first seen in the United States in 1901. Yolanda has ranked as high as #175 nationally which occurred in 1969 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Yolanda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yolanda (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 17
52%
TX 9
27%
FL 7
21%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19019
190211
190313
190410
190525
190616
190722
190835
190933
191039
191163
191284
1913108
1914172
1915251
1916292
1917338
1918306
1919326
1920321
1921356
1922450
1923603
1924573
1925542
1926449
1927379
1928411
1929348
1930351
1931325
1932261
1933220
1934238
1935251
1936293
1937339
1938333
1939312
1940352
1941369
1942440
1943475
1944561
1945771
19461,200
19471,378
19481,365
19491,408
19501,567
19511,637
19521,775
19531,808
19541,960
19552,054
19562,276
19572,327
19582,258
19592,285
19602,328
19612,514
19622,457
19632,579
19642,764
19652,758
19662,771
19672,798
19683,697
19693,771
19703,591
19713,721
19723,398
19732,754
19742,632
19752,654
19762,275
19772,122
19781,951
19791,934
19801,776
19811,565
19821,439
19831,209
19841,069
19851,043
1986882
1987895
1988799
1989712
1990672
1991606
1992597
1993578
1994468
1995415
1996378
1997353
1998288
1999274
2000295
2001246
2002228
2003224
2004211
2005213
2006233
2007199
2008172
2009163
2010134
2011119
2012134
2013105
2014123
2015109
201699
2017113
201897
201984
202065
202154
202254
202360
202468