Yvette
Pronunciation: [ ihv-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yvette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 186 babies have been named Yvette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yvette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,411 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,411
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yvette
Yvette is a boy name .
Is Yvette a boy or girl name? Yvette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,411 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,614. Yvette is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yvette is currently ranked #39,411 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yvette include Yve, Yvet, Yvety, Yvetie, Yvy, Yvie, and Yvekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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