Yannick
Yannick is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yannick is a French and Breton diminutive of Yann, which derives from the Hebrew name John. It is relatively uncommon in the United States, used mostly as a distinctive masculine name. Its international flare makes it recognizable worldwide, especially in sports and the arts.
Popularity in the United States
1,073 babies in the United States have been named Yannick since 1880. It ranks #3614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1780.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34.3 %)
- NY (29.8 %)
- TX (20.4 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- MD (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 175 |
| 1990-2000 | 199 |
| 2000-2010 | 212 |
| 2010-2019 | 340 |
| 2020-2029 | 147 |
Famous people named Yannick
- Yannick Noah: Tennis Player, Singer
- Yannick Nézet-Séguin: Conductor, Music Director
- Yannick Ngakoue: Football Player
Fun facts
- The name originated in Brittany as a affectionate diminutive of the Breton name Yann.
- While rare in the U.S., Yannick is highly popular in French-speaking countries and parts of Western Europe.