Yianni
Every Yianni since 1991 — 471 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yianni
Yianni is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,844 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 471 American babies have been named Yianni. Its peak came in 2011, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Yianni stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yianni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,844 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,231 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,276 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,208 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,327 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,689 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,756 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,763 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,104 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,551 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,284 |
| 2014 | 12 | #7,034 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,125 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,501 |
| 2010 | 12 | #7,070 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,741 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2007 | 10 | #8,152 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,516 |
| 2005 | 7 | #10,118 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,414 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,231 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,125 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,215 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,905 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yianni in 2025?
Yianni ranked #5,844 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yianni?
471 babies have been named Yianni in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yianni most popular?
Yianni peaked in 2011, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Yianni a boy or girl name?
Yianni is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yianni rising or falling?
Yianni has been roughly stable over the past decade.