Yves
Yves is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Yew wood or archer.
Origin and history
Yves is a traditional French masculine name derived from a Germanic root meaning yew tree, a wood historically used to make bows. In the United States, it remains an uncommon and distinctively elegant French import.
Popularity in the United States
1,202 babies in the United States have been named Yves since 1880. It ranks #3495 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- NY (69.2 %)
- FL (22.7 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
- GA (1.5 %)
- NJ (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 56 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 175 |
| 1980-1990 | 264 |
| 1990-2000 | 178 |
| 2000-2010 | 126 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Yves
- Yves Saint Laurent: Fashion Designer
- Yves Montand: Actor, Singer
- Yves Tanguy: Painter, Artist
Fun facts
- The name is widely recognized globally through French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent.
- Saint Yves was a 13th-century canon lawyer known for his advocate work on behalf of the poor.