Yvett
Every Yvett since 1961 — 333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yvett
Yvett 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 1961, 333 American babies have been named Yvett. Its peak came in 1991, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Yvett stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yvett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,204 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #15,199 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,583 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,584 |
| 2006 | 7 | #15,121 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,812 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,747 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,308 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,384 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,486 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,784 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,736 |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,184 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,489 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,388 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,159 |
| 1970 | 7 | #7,067 |
| 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 Yvett in 2025?
Yvett 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 Yvett?
333 babies have been named Yvett in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yvett most popular?
Yvett peaked in 1991, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Yvett a boy or girl name?
Yvett is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yvett rising or falling?
Yvett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.