Yiannis
Every Yiannis since 1981 — 400 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yiannis
Yiannis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,534 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 400 American babies have been named Yiannis. Its peak came in 2024, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Yiannis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yiannis year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,534 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,687 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,998 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,437 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,242 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,536 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,546 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,329 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,517 |
| 2016 | 12 | #7,139 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,669 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,104 |
| 2013 | 5 | #14,000 |
| 2012 | 5 | #14,172 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,944 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,304 |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,319 |
| 2006 | 6 | #12,014 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,087 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,916 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,632 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #10,302 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,467 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,689 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Yiannis
- Yiannis Ritsos Social activist · 1909–1990
- Yiannis Kouros Athlete · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yiannis in 2025?
Yiannis ranked #4,534 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yiannis?
400 babies have been named Yiannis in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yiannis most popular?
Yiannis peaked in 2024, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Yiannis a boy or girl name?
Yiannis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yiannis rising or falling?
Yiannis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yiannis?
Well-known people named Yiannis include Yiannis Ritsos (social activist), Yiannis Kouros (athlete).