Yolande
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yolande is a Greek name meaning “violet”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yolande
Yolande is a name of Greek and Old French (French) origin, traditionally associated with the violet flower. It derives from the Greek word ion, denoting the blossom, which passed through Old French transmission. The name gained historical influence through several Medieval queens and noblewomen in France and the Low Countries.
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Gender Usage of the Name Yolande
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yolande is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Yolande
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Yolande is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 204M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 6.07M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 566K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.07M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yolande ranked #4,892 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Yolande shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #256 in 1964. Its lowest recorded position was #13,423 in 2006. Over the last 14 years (2011–2025) the name fell -456 places (from #4,436 to #4,892).
Characteristics of the Name Yolande
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- Y — Girl Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Yolande has a two-syllable structure with a strong initial stress that creates a balanced, historic feel. Historically represented by figures like Yolande of Aragon, this name maintains an Elegant & Timeless and Vintage Revival aesthetic.
Middle Names For Yolande
Middle names used with YolandeMethodology
Yolande is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Yolande Marie · Yolande Jamilla · Yolande Julie · Yolande Candice · Yolande LashoneView all 28 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for YolandeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yolande is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Yolande Leigh · Yolande Lynne · Yolande Lynch · Yolande Laine · Yolande Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Yolande
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Yolande has been used by 2 members of European royal families, including:
- Yolande (born 1241)
- Yolande of Aragon (born 1379)
Names Similar to Yolande
Sound Like Yolande Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yolanda · Yolonda · Yulanda · View all 11 names
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Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yolander · Yolanda · Yolando · View all 6 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Yolanda · Eunice · Yasmin · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mildred · Jade · Gertrude · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Yolande”
Dictionary Meaning of "Yolande"Methodology
a female given name, equivalent to English Yolanda
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How to Spell Yolande in ASL
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