Yannely
A feminine name of ambiguous origin possibly meaning "heaven's gift".
Name Census estimates that about 76 living Americans carry the first name Yannely. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yannely today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yannely births was 2007 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yannely. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yannely. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
76
~ 1 in 4,509,926 Americans
Peak year
2007
10 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2016 SSA rank
#16,141
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Yannely: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yannely from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 29 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yannely by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yannely during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yannelys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yannely
The name Yannely is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the name Jeanne, which was a French form of the Hebrew name Johannah or Yohannah. The name Johannah means "God is gracious" or "God's gift."
The earliest recorded use of the name Yannely can be traced back to the late 19th century in French-speaking regions of Europe. It is thought to have emerged as a variation of the name Jeanette or Jeannette, which were diminutive forms of the name Jeanne.
While the name Yannely does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Jeanne has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Joan of Arc, the French heroine who fought in the Hundred Years' War between France and England in the 15th century.
Another notable figure with the name Jeanne was Jeanne d'Albret, who was the Queen of Navarre from 1555 to 1572. She played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
In the realm of literature, Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, better known as Madame de Pompadour, was a prominent figure in 18th-century France. She served as a powerful mistress to King Louis XV and was a renowned patron of the arts and intellectual circles.
Jeanne Moreau, born in 1928, was a renowned French actress who rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. She was known for her roles in films such as "Jules and Jim" and "The Bride Wore Black."
Jeanne Calment, who lived from 1875 to 1997, is recognized as the oldest verified human being in modern history, reaching the age of 122 years and 164 days.
While the name Yannely may not have a long and storied history, its roots can be traced back to the French form of the Hebrew name Johannah, which has been associated with several notable figures throughout history.
People
Yannely + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yannely as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yannely: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yannely?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 76 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yannely going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,509,926 US residents.
Is Yannely a common name?
We classify Yannely as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yannely most popular?
The single biggest year for Yannely was 2007, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yannely is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yannely in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yannely a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yannely in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yannely still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yannely in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yannely can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Yannely?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.