Yannick
From French Yannick, from Breton Yannig.
Every Yannick since 1981 — 1,073 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yannick
Yannick is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,197 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,073 American babies have been named Yannick. Its peak came in 2016, when 54 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yannick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yannick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #5,197 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,433 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,062 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,275 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,770 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,490 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,108 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,441 |
| 2017 | 54 | #2,416 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,410 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,021 |
| 2014 | 33 | #3,365 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,259 |
| 2012 | 26 | #4,001 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,100 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,725 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,028 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,140 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,792 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,773 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,568 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3,858 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,261 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,668 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,885 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,533 |
| 1995 | 21 | #3,299 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,371 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,972 |
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Famous people named Yannick
- Yannick Noah Tennis player · b. 1960
- Yannick Dalmas Racing driver · b. 1961
- Yannick Stopyra Soccer player · b. 1961
- Yannick Bisson Actor · b. 1969
- Yannick Bolasie Soccer player · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yannick mean?
From French Yannick, from Breton Yannig.
How popular is the name Yannick in 2025?
Yannick ranked #5,197 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yannick?
1,073 babies have been named Yannick in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yannick most popular?
Yannick peaked in 2016, when 54 newborns received the name.
Is Yannick a boy or girl name?
Yannick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yannick rising or falling?
Yannick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yannick?
Well-known people named Yannick include Yannick Noah (tennis player), Yannick Dalmas (racing driver), Yannick Stopyra (soccer player).