Yvan
Every Yvan since 1961 — 510 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yvan
Yvan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,179 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 510 American babies have been named Yvan. Its peak came in 2020, when 17 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 Yvan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yvan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 12 | #7,179 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,243 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,913 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,811 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,765 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,444 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,761 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,605 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,534 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,788 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,671 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,614 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,704 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,850 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,746 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,729 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,678 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #7,077 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,566 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14 | #5,869 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,806 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14 | #5,551 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #6,077 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,658 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #8,193 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,921 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,668 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,142 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,934 |
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Famous people named Yvan
- Yvan Goll Writer · 1891–1950
- Yvan Attal Actor · b. 1965
- Yvan Quentin Soccer player · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yvan in 2025?
Yvan ranked #7,179 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yvan?
510 babies have been named Yvan in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yvan most popular?
Yvan peaked in 2020, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Yvan a boy or girl name?
Yvan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yvan rising or falling?
Yvan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yvan?
Well-known people named Yvan include Yvan Goll (writer), Yvan Attal (actor), Yvan Quentin (soccer player).