Yves
Pronunciation: [ EEV ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yves first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 50 babies have been named Yves in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yves is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,585 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,585
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yves
Yves is a girl name .
Is Yves a boy or girl name? Yves is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,585 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,451. Yves is more commonly used as a boy name.
Yves is currently ranked #33,585 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yves include Yvette . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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