Yvenson
A French name possibly derived from Old French meaning "archer".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Yvenson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yvenson today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yvenson births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yvenson. 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 Yvenson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,180
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Yvenson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yvenson from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yvenson 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 Yvenson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yvenson
The given name Yvenson is thought to have originated from the French language, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a combination of the Old French names Yves and Anson, both of which have distinct meanings and histories.
Yves is derived from the Germanic name Ivo, which means "archer" or "bow." This name was popularized in France during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the veneration of Saint Yves, a Breton priest and jurist who lived in the 13th century and was known for his advocacy for the poor and his commitment to justice.
Anson, on the other hand, is thought to have its origins in the Old Norse name Ánsunr, which means "ancestor's son" or "son of the ancestors." This name was likely brought to France by the Normans, who ruled parts of the country after their conquest in the 11th century.
While there are no definitive historical records of the earliest use of the name Yvenson, it is believed to have emerged as a combination of these two names during the medieval period, possibly as a way to honor both the religious and cultural heritage of the time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yvenson was a French nobleman and military leader named Yvenson de Montfort, who lived in the 13th century and fought in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
Another notable figure was Yvenson de Beaumont, a 14th-century French knight who served under King Charles V and participated in various military campaigns during the Hundred Years' War against England.
In the 16th century, there was a French poet and playwright named Yvenson Duvalier, who was known for his contributions to the Renaissance literary movement in France.
During the 17th century, Yvenson Leclerc was a French explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of North America, particularly in the region of present-day Quebec and Ontario.
In more recent history, Yvenson Briand was a Haitian diplomat and politician who served as the President of Haiti from 1959 to 1963, during a turbulent period in the country's history.
While the name Yvenson is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of France and serves as a reminder of the country's medieval past, with its blend of Germanic, Norse, and French influences.
People
Yvenson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yvenson 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
Yvenson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yvenson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yvenson 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Yvenson a common name?
We classify Yvenson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yvenson most popular?
The single biggest year for Yvenson was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yvenson is about 6 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 Yvenson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yvenson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yvenson 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 Yvenson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yvenson 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 Yvenson 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 people are called Yvenson?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.