Total births
586
Unisex name · since 1973
Yannis
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 586 babies named Yannis, peaking in 2022. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3925
- among boys today
- 586
- born since 1973
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yannis currently ranks #3925 among unisex names in America, with 586 babies recorded since 1973.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Yannis has been recorded 586 times among boys since 1973, currently ranked #3925 nationally and more common than 73% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2025.
- #3925 among boys today
- 586 born since 1973
- 2020s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Yannis is currently the #3925 unisex name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 586 born since 1973, peaking in the 2020s.
- #3925
- among boys today
- 586
- born since 1973
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yannis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3925
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Yannis was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
43 babies were named Yannis in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Yannis compares
586 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Yannis's all-time total is 60% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yannis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 586 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 23 | 22,252 |
Yannis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Yannis splits its recorded history at 2006: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Yannis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#3,925
Active since
1973
Yannis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Yannis popularity over time - girls
157 total births recorded since 2002 (Yannis as girls' name)
Yannis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Yannis's strongest decade.
206 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Yannis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s
1990s
85 births
- 2000s
2000s
131 births
- 2010s
2010s
143 births
- 2020s
2020s
206 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 206 births (35% of all-time use).
How Yannis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Yannis's total volume
Yannis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Yannis by state
Where Yannis concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 4.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 16 | 2.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Yannis's total US births 4.4%
Even split
26 of 586 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yannis? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 586 babies named Yannis. Today it holds rank #3925 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2022, with 43 births.
When was Yannis most popular? ▼
Yannis was most popular in the 2020s decade with 206 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Yannis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yannis are California (26 births), New York (16 births), North Carolina (10 births).
Is Yannis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Yannis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 586 births, and as a girl's name it has 157 births.
How long has the name Yannis been used? ▼
Records for Yannis go back to 1973, giving 53 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Yannis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yandel, Yancy, Yancey, Yannick, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Yannis's data
- California records the most Yanniss (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Yannis
Nearby Names Like Yannis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yannis
Yandel Boy
#3323 3,739 births
Yancy Boy
2,433 births
Yancey Boy
1,503 births
Yannick Boy
#5322 1,073 births
Yan Boy
#2891 986 births
Compare Yannis side by side: Yannis vs Yandel Yannis vs Yancy Yannis vs Yancey
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1973–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yannis: #3925 Unisex Name - 586 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yannis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Yannis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.