Total births
115
Girls' name · since 1953
Yolette
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 115 babies named Yolette, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 115
- total births
- 1953–2010
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Yolette is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 115 have been recorded since 1953.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Yolette has been recorded 115 times among girls since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2010.
- 115 total births
- 1953–2010 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
115 girls have been named Yolette since 1953, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2010.
- 115
- total births
- 1953–2010
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Yolette was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
14 babies were named Yolette in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Yolette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yolette's SSA record in two at 1966 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yolette at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Yolette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2010
- Peak year (2005)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Yolette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Yolette's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Yolette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
30 births
- 1960s
1960s
29 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
43 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 43 births (37% of all-time use).
Yolette by state
Where Yolette concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 4.3% |
California share of Yolette's total US births 4.3%
Even split
5 of 115 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yolette? ▼
Yolette has been given to 115 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 14 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Yolette most popular? ▼
Yolette was most popular in the 2000s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Yolette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yolette are California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Yolette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Yolette since 1953 -- 58 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Yolette? ▼
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 Yolette's data
- Yolette's decade-level peak was the 2000s (43 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Yolettes (5 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 Yolette
Nearby Names Like Yolette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yolette
Yolanda Girl
#2594 112,918 births
Yolonda Girl
3,874 births
Yolande Girl
1,620 births
Yola Girl
587 births
Yolando Girl
468 births
Compare Yolette side by side: Yolette vs Yolanda Yolette vs Yolonda Yolette vs Yolande
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1953–2010 (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. "Yolette: Baby Name Since 1953 - 115 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yolette. 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 Yolette 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.