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Yoenis

A contracted form of the Russian name Evgeny meaning "well-born".

Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Yoenis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yoenis today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yoenis births was 2015 (7 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Yoenis. 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 Yoenis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

7

~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans

Peak year

2015

7 babies that year

Average age

11

years old

2015 SSA rank

#10,599

Tracked since 2015

Popularity

Yoenis: popularity over time

Babies born per year

024572015

Decades

Yoenis 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 Yoenis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s707

Origin

Meaning and history of Yoenis

The name Yoenis is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to ancient civilizations. It is believed to have originated from the Greek language, derived from the word "oinos," which means "wine." This suggests that the name may have had connections to the cultivation and production of wine, which played a significant role in ancient Greek culture.

In the early days, the name Yoenis was predominantly found in regions where Greek influence was strong, such as parts of the Mediterranean and the Aegean islands. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals involved in the wine trade or those who held positions of importance within the wine industry.

While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Yoenis, its Greek roots and connections to the wine industry provide insight into its potential significance in those times.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Yoenis was a Greek merchant from the island of Chios, who lived in the 5th century BCE. This merchant was known for his successful trade ventures and his involvement in the export of Chian wine, which was highly regarded throughout the ancient world.

Another notable figure was Yoenis of Corinth, a celebrated poet and playwright from the 3rd century BCE. His works, though now largely lost, were said to have drawn inspiration from the vibrant cultural and social scenes surrounding the wine industry in ancient Greece.

In the 1st century CE, there was a Roman soldier named Yoenis who served under the Emperor Trajan. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during the Dacian Wars, and it is believed that his name may have been bestowed upon him as a tribute to his fondness for wine, which was a common pastime among Roman soldiers.

During the Byzantine era, a prominent scholar and theologian named Yoenis of Constantinople made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek texts and the preservation of classical literature. His work helped to ensure that the rich cultural heritage associated with names like Yoenis was not lost to the sands of time.

In the 15th century, there was a famous Italian winemaker named Yoenis Bianchi, who was renowned for his innovative techniques and the exceptional quality of his wines. His legacy lived on through the generations, and the name Yoenis became closely associated with the art of winemaking in certain regions of Italy.

These historical figures, though separated by vast distances and spanning centuries, all shared the unique name Yoenis, which carried with it a rich tapestry of cultural significance, artistic expression, and a deep connection to the ancient tradition of winemaking.

People

Yoenis + last name combinations

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FAQ

Yoenis: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Yoenis?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yoenis 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 48,964,905 US residents.

Is Yoenis a common name?

We classify Yoenis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Yoenis most popular?

The single biggest year for Yoenis was 2015, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yoenis is about 11 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 Yoenis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Yoenis a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yoenis in the SSA data are male. 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 Yoenis still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Yoenis 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 Yoenis 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 Americans are named Yoenis?

See how many people share the name Yoenis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.

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