Yvette
Yvette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Yew tree or archer.
Origin and history
Yvette is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic root 'iv' meaning yew tree. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a classic French name recognized in English-speaking countries.
Popularity in the United States
64,047 babies in the United States have been named Yvette since 1880. It ranks #508 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1383.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- PA (3.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 700 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,426 |
| 1930-1940 | 944 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,739 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,114 |
| 1960-1970 | 22,088 |
| 1970-1980 | 12,468 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,715 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,529 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,053 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,459 |
| 2020-2029 | 738 |
Famous people named Yvette
- Yvette Nicole Brown: Actress, Comedian
- Yvette Mimieux: Actress
- Yvette Freeman: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Vette, Evie, Evy
Fun facts
- Yvette originated as a French diminutive form of Yvonne, both deriving from the ancient Germanic root for the yew tree.
- The name peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.