Yiannis
MeaningGod is gracious · Greek form of John
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,605 in 2024
23 babies were named Yiannis in the US in 2025. It has climbed 30 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yiannis, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yiannis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYiannis first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #3,605.
- TrendYiannis has climbed 30 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningYiannis is a Greek form of John, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Yiannis
Yiannis is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-nis”. US birth records list Yiannis for boys from 1981 to 2025, in 34 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #3,605 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.2 | 833,333 boys |
| 1990s | 4.0 | 248,139 boys |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 359,712 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 200,401 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 67,720 boys |
Other spellings of Yiannis
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Yiannis
What does the name Yiannis mean?
Yiannis means “God is gracious” in Greek, as a form of John.
What is the origin of the name Yiannis?
Yiannis has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Yiannis a boy or girl name?
Yiannis is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yiannis?
Yiannis ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#3,605).