How Many People Are Named Yianni?

Complete statistics for the name Yianni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yianni
Very Rare
Greek

Yianni is a rare Greek name, with only 449 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 735,365 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 89%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~449
Living in US
1 in 735,365
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek name of uncertain origin
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Charismatic
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

880
Worldwide Bearers
#413,409
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
449
🇦🇺 Australia
66
🇬🇧 England
54
🇬🇷 Greece
42
🇨🇦 Canada
39
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇨🇾 Cyprus
10
🇻🇪 Venezuela
6
🇬🇧 Scotland
3
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
449 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
405
Would be under 30 (89%)
50
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 455 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
72

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yianni Through the Generations

Yianni has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 with 22 births. Today, most Yiannis are young, with 405 under 30 and 50 aged between 30 and 60. This name's youthful skew suggests it's a recent choice for parents looking for something fresh and distinctive.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 33
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Yianni

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yianni's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Yianni

How Many People Have the Name Yianni?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 449 people in the United States currently share the name Yianni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 735,365 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yianni a Common or Rare Name?

Yianni is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Yianni Mean?

Yianni means "Greek name of uncertain origin" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yianni in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Yianni Most Popular?

The name Yianni reached peak popularity in 2011, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Yianni?

Approximately 449 people named Yianni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 455. That works out to roughly 1 in 735,365 Americans.

Is Yianni a rare name?

Yianni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 735,365 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yianni mean?

Yianni means "Greek name of uncertain origin" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Yianni more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yianni are male and 0% are female.

When was Yianni most popular?

Yianni peaked in 2011 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US449
All-Time Births455
1 in X1 in 735,365
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2011
World Rank#413,409
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.