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soh-FEE-uh
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Yvonne
GirlFrench, Germanic· “yew”
- Meaning
- yew
- Origin
- French, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ih-VON
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,063
- US babies 2025
- 92
- Best rank
- #77 (1937)
- Peak year
- 1953
Meaning and origin of Yvonne
Yvonne is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “yew”.
Yvonne is the feminine form of the French Yves, a name derived from a Germanic word for the yew tree, the wood prized for making bows. Saint Yves of Brittany, a lawyer and priest of the thirteenth century, helped spread Yves in France, and Yvonne followed as its feminine form. Yvonne became popular in English-speaking countries in the twentieth century and has a classic, elegant French character. It is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, and Vonnie is a sweet nickname.
Popularity over time
Yvonne first appears in US Social Security records in 1886. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 110 different years, starting in 1892. Its best national rank was #77 in 1937, and the most babies received it in 1953, when 3,686 were named Yvonne. In 2025, 92 babies were named Yvonne, and it ranked #2,063 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #247 in 1920, #110 in 1950, #221 in 1980, #829 in 2000, #1,677 in 2010, and #2,063 in 2025. Of the 156,119 US girls named Yvonne since records began, 22% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 29,962 babies. Since 2010, 1,747 more have been named Yvonne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Charlene, Gwendolyn, Claudia, Roberta, and Roxanne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yvonne ranked highest in Washington, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1043 | 6 |
| California | #1487 | 16 |
| Texas | #1711 | 14 |
| Florida | #1880 | 7 |
| New York | #2062 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Yvonne is usually pronounced ih-VON, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Y and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Yvonne
A few middle names that flow with Yvonne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yvonne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yvonne mean?
Yvonne is a French and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “yew”.
What is the origin of the name Yvonne?
Yvonne has French and Germanic roots. Yvonne is the feminine form of the French Yves, a name derived from a Germanic word for the yew tree, the wood prized for making bows.
Is Yvonne a popular name?
Not especially. Yvonne ranked #2,063 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yvonne a boy or girl name?
Yvonne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Yvonne?
Yvonne is usually pronounced ih-VON. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings