Yolanda
Peaked at #89 nationally in 1972, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1901, Yolanda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Yolanda — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#89
in 1972
Current rank
#2591
in 2024
Years tracked
124
1901–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1901, Yolanda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1972, ranking #89 nationally with 3,398 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1713 (2014) to #2591 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Yolanda ranks #2591 nationally for girls, with 68 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,591 | 68 |
| 2023 | #2,848 | 60 |
| 2022 | #3,070 | 54 |
| 2021 | #3,067 | 54 |
| 2020 | #2,626 | 65 |
| 2019 | #2,214 | 84 |
| 2018 | #2,023 | 97 |
| 2017 | #1,827 | 113 |
Yolanda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1649
in 1968
Last ranked
#5810
in 1990
Years tracked
46
1943–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1943, Yolanda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1968, ranking #1649 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Yolanda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #5810.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #5,810 | 9 |
| 1989 | #5,603 | 9 |
| 1988 | #5,194 | 9 |
| 1987 | #4,569 | 10 |
| 1986 | #3,651 | 13 |
| 1985 | #4,690 | 9 |
| 1984 | #4,963 | 8 |
| 1983 | #5,474 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Yolanda most popular?
Yolanda was most popular in 1972, when it ranked #89 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Yolanda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Yolanda?
At least 113,400 babies have been recorded with the name Yolanda in the US since 1901, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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