Total births
274
Girls' name · since 1951
Yolander
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 274 babies named Yolander, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 274
- total births
- 1951–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
274 girls have been named Yolander since 1951, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Yolander recorded 274 times among girls since 1951, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 1981.
- 274 total births
- 1951–1981 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
274 girls have been named Yolander since 1951, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1981.
- 274
- total births
- 1951–1981
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Yolander was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
23 babies were named Yolander in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Yolander's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Yolander splits its recorded history at 1968: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1951 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Yolander at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Yolander popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–1981
- Peak year (1969)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Yolander by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Yolander's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Yolander births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s
1960s
116 births
- 1970s
1970s
118 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 118 births (43% of all-time use).
Yolander by state
Where Yolander concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 7 | 2.6% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.8% |
Louisiana share of Yolander's total US births 2.6%
Even split
7 of 274 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yolander? ▼
Yolander has been given to 274 babies in the U.S. since 1951, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1981. 23 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Yolander most popular? ▼
Yolander was most popular in the 1970s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Yolander most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yolander are Louisiana (7 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Yolander been used? ▼
Yolander has been recorded in Social Security data since 1951, spanning 31 years of data through 1981.
What names are similar to Yolander? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yolanda, Yolonda, Yolande, Yola, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yolander's data
- Yolander's decade-level peak was the 1970s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Yolanders (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Yolander
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1951–1981 (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. "Yolander: Baby Name Since 1951 - 274 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yolander. 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 Yolander 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 July 2026.