Yanni
Every Yanni since 1992 — 1,061 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yanni
Yanni is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,594 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,061 American babies have been named Yanni — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yanni stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yanni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,888 | 17 | #5,594 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,424 | 17 | #5,649 |
| 2023 | 14 | #8,034 | 19 | #5,246 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,526 | 14 | #6,464 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,409 | 23 | #4,488 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,932 | 18 | #5,222 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,318 | 18 | #5,334 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,591 | 19 | #5,096 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,583 | 18 | #5,290 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,853 | 18 | #5,305 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,118 | 12 | #7,048 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,106 | 19 | #5,058 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,924 | 14 | #6,230 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,097 | 20 | #4,855 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,299 | 19 | #4,974 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,235 | 22 | #4,515 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,422 | 31 | #3,547 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,345 | 34 | #3,342 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,594 | 22 | #4,488 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,262 | 30 | #3,522 |
| 2005 | 11 | #10,104 | 28 | #3,525 |
| 2004 | 14 | #8,240 | 26 | #3,633 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,376 | 36 | #2,778 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,351 | 25 | #3,552 |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,900 | 34 | #2,795 |
| 2000 | — | — | 25 | #3,417 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,354 | 32 | #2,441 |
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Famous people named Yanni
- Yanni Musician · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yanni in 2025?
Yanni ranked #5,594 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yanni?
1,061 babies have been named Yanni in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yanni most popular?
Yanni peaked in 1998, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Yanni a boy or girl name?
Yanni is used for both: about 26% of babies named Yanni have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Yanni rising or falling?
Yanni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yanni?
Well-known people named Yanni include Yanni (musician).