Yvonna
Girl name · French · Scandinavian
Meaningyew · English form of Yvonne
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,663 in 1935
5 babies were named Yvonna in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1923–2025
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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 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yvonna, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yvonna would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYvonna first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #1,663. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendYvonna has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningYvonna is an English form of Yvonne, which means “yew”. Our records link it to French and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Yvonna
Yvonna is a girl name of French and Scandinavian origin meaning “yew”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-nna”. US birth records list Yvonna for girls from 1923 to 2025, in 93 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #1,663 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5.8 | 171,149 girls |
| 1930s | 13 | 79,051 girls |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 119,474 girls |
| 1950s | 10 | 95,329 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 91,575 girls |
| 1970s | 7.2 | 139,665 girls |
| 1980s | 4.0 | 248,756 girls |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,305 girls |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 239,808 girls |
| 2010s | 3.2 | 314,465 girls |
| 2020s | 2.2 | 444,444 girls |
Other spellings of Yvonna
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Questions about the name Yvonna
What does the name Yvonna mean?
Yvonna means “yew” in English, as a form of Yvonne.
What is the origin of the name Yvonna?
Yvonna has French, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Yvonna a boy or girl name?
Yvonna is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yvonna?
Yvonna ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#1,663).