How Many People Are Named Yvon?

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

Yvon
Very Rare
Welsh

Yvon, a very rare male name, is held by just 189 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,747,117 Americans. The majority of those named Yvon are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1958.

~224
Living in US
1 in 1,479,684
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Welsh origin, meaning 'chief'
🌐
Origin
Welsh
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Traditional
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 represents a powerful blend of vision and leadership, indicating someone destined for great achievements.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

192,579
Worldwide Bearers
#5,434
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
59,568
🇨🇦 Canada
40,640
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
33,722
🇲🇬 Madagascar
16,627
🇭🇹 Haiti
7,798
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4,643
🇱🇧 Lebanon
3,727
🇧🇪 Belgium
3,690
🇨🇬 Congo
3,690
🇷🇼 Rwanda
3,142

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
145 (77%)
♀ Female
44 (23%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
11
Would be under 30 (4%)
101
Would be 30–60 (37%)
164
Would be over 60 (59%)

All 276 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
100

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

📜 Yvon Through the Generations

Yvon's journey through the generations shows a stable presence, with its peak year being 1958 when 15 babies were given this name. Today, there are 189 individuals bearing this name, with a significant portion, 59%, being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that Yvon is predominantly associated with older generations, maintaining a classic feel despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 6

⭐ Famous People Named Yvon

Yvon is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Yvon Beaulne (1919–1999), Canadian diplomat Yvon Dumont, Canadian politician Yvon Barrette, Canadian actor Yvon Bertin, French cyclist Yvon Bilodeau, Canadian ice hockey player Yvon Bonenfant, Canadian politician Yvon Brochu, Canadian politician Yvon Charbonneau (1940–2016), Canadian politician Yvon Chouinard, American mountain climber Yvon Collin, French politician Yvon Cormier (1938–2009), Canadian professional wrestler Yvon Corriveau, Canadian ice hockey player Yvon Côté, Canadian politician Yvon Delbos (1885–1956), French…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Yvon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yvon's Welsh roots

📄 About the Name Yvon

How Many People Have the Name Yvon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 224 people in the United States currently share the name Yvon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yvon a Common or Rare Name?

Yvon 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 Yvon Mean?

Yvon means "Welsh origin, meaning 'chief'" and comes from Welsh origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yvon in SSA data, approximately 77% are male and 23% are female.

When Was Yvon Most Popular?

The name Yvon reached peak popularity in 1958, with 15 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 Yvon?

Approximately 224 people named Yvon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 224. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,479,684 Americans.

Is Yvon a rare name?

Yvon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yvon mean?

Yvon means "Welsh origin, meaning 'chief'" and comes from Welsh origins.

Is Yvon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 77% of people named Yvon are male and 23% are female.

When was Yvon most popular?

Yvon peaked in 1958 with 15 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 US224
All-Time Births224
1 in X1 in 1,479,684
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1958
World Rank#5,434
Male %77%
Female %23%

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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.