Yenny
A feminine name derived from Jenny, a diminutive of Jennifer or Jane.
Name Census estimates that about 238 living Americans carry the first name Yenny. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yenny today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yenny births was 2001 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yenny. 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.
People living today
238
~ 1 in 1,440,144 Americans
Peak year
2001
15 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,227
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Yenny: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yenny from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 102 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yenny 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 Yenny during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yennys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yenny
The name Yenny is a diminutive form of the Spanish name Eugenia, which is derived from the Greek name Eugenia, meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth." The name Eugenia has its roots in the Greek words "eu" meaning "good" and "genos" meaning "born" or "race."
The earliest recorded use of the name Yenny dates back to the late 19th century and early 20th century in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America and Spain. It was initially used as a pet name or nickname for individuals named Eugenia, but over time, it became a standalone given name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yenny can be found in the 1887 novel "Doña Perfecta" by the Spanish writer Benito Pérez Galdós, where a character named Yenny is mentioned. Another notable early reference is in the 1904 novel "La Trepadora" by the Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos, which features a character named Yenny.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yenny. One of the earliest was Yenny Torrealba (1923-2003), a Venezuelan actress and singer known for her work in radio, television, and theater. She was a pioneer in Venezuelan entertainment and had a successful career spanning several decades.
Another notable Yenny was Yenny Torrealba (born 1955), a Venezuelan politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Women's Affairs and Gender Equality in Venezuela from 2004 to 2008. She played a significant role in promoting women's rights and gender equality initiatives in the country.
In the field of sports, Yenny Acuña (born 1985) is a Colombian professional tennis player who has represented her country in various international tournaments, including the Olympic Games and the Fed Cup.
Yenny Urias (born 1991) is a Honduran footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Honduras women's national football team. She has participated in several CONCACAF Women's Championship tournaments and has been a key player for her national team.
Lastly, Yenny Salcedo (born 1989) is a Colombian-American actress and model known for her roles in television series such as "Narcos" and "Dynasty." She has also appeared in various films and has gained recognition for her work in both the English and Spanish-language entertainment industries.
People
Yenny + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yenny 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
Yenny: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yenny?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 238 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yenny 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 1,440,144 US residents.
Is Yenny a common name?
We classify Yenny as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 245 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yenny most popular?
The single biggest year for Yenny was 2001, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yenny is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yenny a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yenny 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.
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.