Yuvonka
A feminine name of Russian origin, possibly derived from a diminutive form of Yevdokia.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Yuvonka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yuvonka today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yuvonka births was 1971 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yuvonka. 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 Yuvonka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1971
6 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1971 SSA rank
#8,316
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Yuvonka: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yuvonka 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 Yuvonka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yuvonka
The name Yuvonka has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the regions of Eastern Europe and Russia. It is a diminutive form of the name Yuvan, derived from the Old Church Slavonic word "juvan," meaning "young" or "youthful." The name was popular during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility and upper classes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yuvonka can be found in the chronicles of the Kievan Rus', a medieval East Slavic state that existed from the 9th to the 13th century. The name was mentioned in connection with a noble family from the city of Novgorod, where it was used as a feminine name.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Yuvonka Mikhailovna was recorded as the wife of Prince Andrei Olgerdovich of Polotsk, a principality in present-day Belarus. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during her time.
Another notable individual bearing the name Yuvonka was a Russian noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. Yuvonka Ivanovna was a member of the Romanov family and was known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting the construction of churches and monasteries.
During the 17th century, a Ukrainian Cossack leader named Yuvonka Khmelnitsky fought against Polish domination and was instrumental in the Khmelnytsky Uprising, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Cossack Hetmanate.
In more recent times, Yuvonka Nesterenko was a Soviet-era Ukrainian painter and artist who lived from 1905 to 1985. She was renowned for her vibrant depictions of folk life and traditions in her native Ukraine.
It is worth noting that while the name Yuvonka has its roots in the Slavic languages, its usage has been predominantly concentrated in Eastern Europe and Russia. The name has not gained widespread popularity in other parts of the world, and its usage has declined in modern times, making it relatively uncommon in contemporary societies.
People
Yuvonka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yuvonka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yuvonka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yuvonka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yuvonka 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Yuvonka a common name?
We classify Yuvonka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yuvonka most popular?
The single biggest year for Yuvonka was 1971, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yuvonka is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yuvonka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yuvonka 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.