Yohance
Every Yohance since 1973 — 407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yohance
Yohance is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1973, 407 American babies have been named Yohance. Its peak came in 1973, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Yohance stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yohance year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #14,137 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,803 |
| 2021 | 5 | #14,018 |
| 2020 | 12 | #7,024 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,704 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #12,064 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,631 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,844 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #11,003 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,896 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,409 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,621 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,907 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,232 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,388 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,920 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,825 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,774 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,932 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,074 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yohance in 2025?
Yohance did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Yohance?
407 babies have been named Yohance in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yohance most popular?
Yohance peaked in 1973, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Yohance a boy or girl name?
Yohance is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yohance rising or falling?
Yohance is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.