How Many People Are Named Yves?
Complete statistics for the name Yves: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yves, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,129 people in the US today, making up 1 in 292,285 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1985 with 37 births and has been on the rise, becoming a trendy choice for younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 1,234 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: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yves Through the Generations
Yves has seen a resurgence in recent years, with its peak occurring in 1985 when there were 37 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by individuals aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 54% of those named Yves. The remaining 32% are under 30, while 14% are over 60, indicating a steady growth among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Yves
Yves is a common French male given name of uncertain origin, either from Celtic as in the Gaulish name Ivo (Iuo) and compound names Ivorix and Ivomagus (Iuo-magi), all derived from the Gaulish term for yew, iuos or īuos, or from Germanic, derived from Proto-Germanic *īwaz, *īhwaz, masculine variant of *īwō, from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eyHweh₂, meaning yew. Related names include Erwan[n], Evette, Ives, Ivet, Iveta, Ivette, Ivo, Iwo, Yve, Yvette, Yvo, Yvon, Yvonne, and many other diminutives.…
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Other names sharing Yves's French roots
📄 About the Name Yves
How Many People Have the Name Yves?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,129 people in the United States currently share the name Yves. That works out to roughly 1 in every 292,285 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yves a Common or Rare Name?
Yves 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 Yves Mean?
Yves means "French for 'will'" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yves in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.
When Was Yves Most Popular?
The name Yves reached peak popularity in 1985, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Yves?
Approximately 1,129 people named Yves live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,234. That works out to roughly 1 in 292,285 Americans.
Is Yves a rare name?
Yves is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 292,285 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yves mean?
Yves means "French for 'will'" and comes from French origins.
Is Yves more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Yves are male and 4% are female.
When was Yves most popular?
Yves peaked in 1985 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.