Yvonne
Yvonne: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /iหหvษn/ ยท /ษชหvษn/
Meaning and origin of Yvonne
- A female given name from French borrowed from France, in regular use since the twentieth century.
Etymology
From the French feminine form of Yvon, variant of Yves, from a Germanic root for "yew" (see Old English iw). It might have originally been used of an archer, since yew wood was used to make bows.
How popular is Yvonne?
Since 1880, 156,119 girls and 619 boys in the U.S. have been named Yvonne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #77 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #1817 in 1938. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Yvonne FAQ
What does the name Yvonne mean?
A female given name from French borrowed from France, in regular use since the twentieth century. From the French feminine form of Yvon, variant of Yves, from a Germanic root for "yew" (see Old English iw). It might have originally been used of an archer, since yew wood was used to make bows.
What is the origin of the name Yvonne?
Yvonne is listed as a name of French borrowed from France origin.
How popular is the name Yvonne?
Since 1880, 156,119 girls and 619 boys in the U.S. have been named Yvonne (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #77 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #1817 in 1938. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yvonne a boy or girl name?
Yvonne is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 156,119 girls and 619 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.