Yvelle
A feminine name of French origin, related to the name Yves.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Yvelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yvelle today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yvelle births was 1966 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yvelle. 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 Yvelle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1966
5 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1966 SSA rank
#7,613
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Yvelle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yvelle 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 Yvelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yvelle
The given name Yvelle is believed to have its origins in the French language, deriving from the Old French name "Ivelle" or "Yvele." This name, in turn, traces its roots back to the Germanic names "Ivo" or "Ivo," which are thought to be derived from the Old Germanic word "iv," meaning "yew tree."
Yvelle was initially more commonly used as a surname in France during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions such as Normandy and Brittany. However, over time, it transitioned into being used as a feminine given name, although its usage has remained relatively rare.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Yvelle, it is possible that it may have been used as a variant spelling or diminutive form of other similar names, such as Yvonne or Yvette, which have more well-documented histories.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yvelle being used as a given name can be found in the 17th century, with Yvelle de Provence (1619-1687), a French noblewoman and courtier during the reign of Louis XIV.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yvelle, although their prominence and impact may have varied:
1. Yvelle Dupont (1853-1918), a French painter and illustrator known for her works depicting scenes from daily life in 19th-century Paris.
2. Yvelle Chaudière (1891-1972), a Canadian author and poet who wrote extensively in both French and English, and was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Quebec.
3. Yvelle Rousseau (1912-1997), a French sculptor and artist who worked primarily with bronze and stone, and was known for her abstract and figurative pieces.
4. Yvelle Labrousse (1924-2016), a French actress and filmmaker who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the mid-20th century.
5. Yvelle Vallance (1931-2018), a New Zealand author and children's book writer, best known for her series of books featuring the character "Mama Tere."
While the name Yvelle has had a relatively small presence throughout history, its French origins and unique spelling have contributed to its distinctive character and appeal as a given name, albeit one that remains uncommon in modern times.
People
Yvelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yvelle 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
Yvelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yvelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yvelle 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Yvelle a common name?
We classify Yvelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yvelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Yvelle was 1966, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yvelle is about 63 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 Yvelle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yvelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yvelle 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 Yvelle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yvelle 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 Yvelle 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 Yvelle?
See how many Americans are named Yvelle on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.