Yvonia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the name of the French abbey Ivry.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yvonia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yvonia today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yvonia births was 1949 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yvonia. 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
- • The typical person named Yvonia is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Yvonias were born before 1959.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yvonia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1949
6 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1949 SSA rank
#5,242
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Yvonia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yvonia 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 Yvonia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yvonia
The name Yvonia is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the Old French name Yvon. The root of the name can be traced back to the Celtic name Yvain, which means "archer" or "bowman." This name was popular in medieval France and was often associated with the legend of the Knights of the Round Table.
Yvonia first appeared in written records during the 12th century, when it was used as a variant spelling of the name Yvonne. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yvonia was in the French epic poem "Chrétien de Troyes' Yvain, the Knight of the Lion," where the protagonist was named Yvain.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yvonia. In the 13th century, Yvonia de Vergy was a French noblewoman known for her tragic love story, which was the inspiration for the medieval romance "La Chastelaine de Vergy." Another notable Yvonia was Yvonia d'Outremer (1204-1278), a French crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade.
In the 16th century, Yvonia de Castille (1508-1555) was a Spanish courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon. She played a significant role in the court intrigue surrounding the annulment of Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine.
Moving into the 17th century, Yvonia de la Brière (1615-1693) was a French writer and philosopher who authored several works on metaphysics and theology. Her writings influenced the development of Cartesian philosophy.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Yvonia de Witt (1822-1901) was a Dutch painter and illustrator known for her portraits and illustrations of fairy tales and mythological subjects.
While the name Yvonia has its roots in medieval France, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, often associated with notable figures in literature, philosophy, and the arts.
People
Yvonia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yvonia 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
Yvonia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yvonia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yvonia 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yvonia a common name?
We classify Yvonia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% 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 Yvonia most popular?
The single biggest year for Yvonia was 1949, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yvonia is about 77 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 Yvonia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yvonia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yvonia 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 Yvonia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yvonia 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 Yvonia 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 Yvonia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.