Yankee
Gender-neutral name · American
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #12,367 in 2007
0 babies were named Yankee in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2007–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Yankee you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryYankee first shows up in US birth records in 2007, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #12,367.
About the name Yankee
Yankee is a gender-neutral name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-kee”. US birth records list Yankee for boys only in 2007, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #12,367 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2007, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
More American names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
Questions about the name Yankee
What is the origin of the name Yankee?
Yankee has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Yankee a boy or girl name?
Both. Yankee is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Yankee?
Yankee is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #12,367 in 2007.