Youlanda
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 857 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Youlanda has 857 recorded U.S. births across 45+ years, peaking at 50 in 1969. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
Youlanda is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Youlanda is a girl's baby name of Germanic origin, a variant spelling of Yolanda, which traces through Old French to the medieval name Violant, likely from the Latin viola, meaning 'violet flower.' The You- opening gives it a more phonetic appearance.
Youlanda emerged in African American communities as a distinctive spelling of the classic Yolanda — the You- beginning capturing the name's natural pronunciation while giving it a more individualized visual identity. It carries Yolanda's floral elegance in a form that's immediately recognizable as uniquely personalized.
EtymologyShow more
Youlanda first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1946. Arriving in the 1940s, Youlanda appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Germanic classification suggests a path from germanic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Youlanda has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1946.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #15441 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 64 | #7517 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 334 | #2587 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 313 | #2307 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 122 | #3560 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 19 | #5089 | — |
The Story of Youlanda
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1969, Youlanda is a Gen X staple. Girls named Youlanda are most likely born between 1959 and 1979.
How rare is Youlanda?
With 857 total births on record, Youlanda remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1946, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 334 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Youlanda by the numbers
- Would fill 18 school buses
- Meeting one Youlanda per day would take 2.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1946–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | #15441 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10668 |
| 1984 | 5 | #12169 |
| 1983 | 11 | #6208 |
| 1982 | 14 | #5209 |
| 1981 | 17 | #4529 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6317 |
| 1979 | 22 | #3665 |
| 1978 | 23 | #3387 |
| 1977 | 26 | #3079 |
| 1976 | 29 | #2727 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2513 |
| 1974 | 34 | #2346 |
| 1973 | 32 | #2403 |
| 1972 | 43 | #1943 |
| 1971 | 43 | #2000 |
| 1970 | 50 | #1802 |
| 1969 | 50 | #1727 |
| 1968 | 49 | #1676 |
| 1967 | 27 | #2375 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1946–1991