Yves
Unadapted borrowing from French Yves.
Every Yves since 1916 — 1,261 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yves
Yves is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,598 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,261 American babies have been named Yves. Its peak came in 1985, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Yves stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yves 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 | #10,895 | 17 | #5,598 |
| 2024 | 6 | #15,232 | 18 | #5,437 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,289 | 12 | #7,280 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,245 |
| 2021 | — | — | 24 | #4,359 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,612 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,159 |
| 2018 | — | — | 17 | #5,533 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,588 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #6,046 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,967 | 14 | #6,315 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,762 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,203 | 10 | #8,098 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,294 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,491 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,740 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,298 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,687 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,257 |
| 2006 | — | — | 9 | #8,713 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,215 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #8,135 |
| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,248 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,717 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,669 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,384 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,495 |
| 1990 | — | — | 25 | #2,694 |
| 1985 | — | — | 37 | #1,697 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,413 | 27 | #2,056 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,538 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,280 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,177 |
| 1960 | — | — | 21 | #1,811 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,500 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,679 |
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Famous people named Yves
- Yves Saint Laurent Fashion designer · 1936–2008
- Yves Montand Actor · 1921–1991
- Yves Klein Artist · 1928–1962
- Yves Chauvin Chemist · 1930–2015
- Yves Tanguy Painter · 1900–1955
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yves mean?
Unadapted borrowing from French Yves.
How popular is the name Yves in 2025?
Yves ranked #5,598 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 Yves?
1,261 babies have been named Yves in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yves most popular?
Yves peaked in 1985, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Yves a boy or girl name?
Yves is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yves rising or falling?
Yves is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yves?
Well-known people named Yves include Yves Saint Laurent (fashion designer), Yves Montand (actor), Yves Klein (artist).