Boy · #5,372 in 2026

Yianni

Name: Popularity of the name Yianni in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Yianni, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,372

Peak Rank

#4,264 (2011)

Total Babies

491

5-Yr Trend

+10%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#4264

Peak Rank

491

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yianni

Yianni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 22 Yiannis were born — ranking #4,355 that year. As of 2026, Yianni ranks #5,372 for baby boys with 18 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 491 Yiannis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Yianni

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yianni is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yianni

What does the name Yianni mean?

Yianni is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yianni in 2026?

In 2026, Yianni ranks #5,372 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Yianni most popular?

Yianni reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #4,264 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Yianni most popular?

Yianni has historically been most popular in Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yianni.

Is Yianni a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Yianni is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Yianni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yianni include Abby, Sanjeev, Jamai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yianni

Yianni is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 491 births in the dataset. Yianni's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #4,264. Use the chart and map above to compare Yianni's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.