Find out how popular the first name Yvens has been for the last 32 years (from 1986 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yvens by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Yvens is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yvens.

The history of the first name Yvens

The given name Yvens is believed to have originated from the French language, specifically in the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is considered a variant of the more common name Yves, which itself derives from the Breton name Ivi or Ivi-an, meaning "yew tree" or "archer."

Yvens is thought to have emerged as a distinct form during the 12th or 13th century, likely influenced by the popularity of the legendary figure Yvain or Ywain, a knight from Arthurian romance literature. The character Yvain was the central figure in Chrétien de Troyes' 12th-century poem "Yvain, the Knight of the Lion," which may have contributed to the name's dissemination.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yvens can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Roman de la Rose" by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. In this work, the name appears as a character named Yvens l'Avoutres, or Yvens the Adulterer.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yvens. In the 14th century, Yvens de Karentiton was a French knight and military commander who served under King Philip VI of France during the Hundred Years' War. Another early figure was Yvens de Belleville, a 15th-century French nobleman and landowner from the Champagne region.

In the 16th century, Yvens Delavau was a French Renaissance scholar and translator, known for his Latin translations of Greek philosophical texts. A century later, Yvens de Rousiers (1636-1711) was a French painter and engraver active in Paris during the Baroque period.

More recently, Yvens Serge Thouin (1898-1981) was a Haitian artist and painter renowned for his vibrant depictions of rural life and landscapes in his native country. Another notable bearer of the name was Yvens Romain (1922-2007), a Haitian politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to the United States in the 1970s.

While the name Yvens has seen limited usage compared to its more popular counterpart Yves, it has maintained a presence throughout history, primarily in French-speaking regions, with bearers spanning various professions and areas of influence.

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