Youlonda
A girl's name with 41 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Youlonda hit its peak of 7 births in 1975, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Youlonda reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Youlonda is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Youlonda is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, likely a phonetic variant of Yolanda, from the Old French Yolande, possibly derived from the Latin viola (violet flower) or the Germanic Violandis, meaning 'violet land.' Yolanda was a name used by medieval European royalty.
Youlonda preserves the warm sound of Yolanda in a slightly more phonetically spelled form. Yolanda itself has been popular in African American communities since the mid-20th century — singer Yolanda Adams and others have kept the name visible. Youlonda gives it a personalized written identity.
EtymologyShow more
Youlonda is built from 8 letters and three syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Youlonda creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Multi-syllable names often carry remnants of compound constructions — two or more meaningful elements fused together — even when the original components are no longer transparent to modern speakers.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Youlonda has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1958.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 | #9154 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #8693 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 6 | #6098 | — |
The Story of Youlonda
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Youlonda is a Gen X staple. Girls named Youlonda are most likely born between 1965 and 1978.
How rare is Youlonda?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Youlonda is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1958, peaked in the 1970s with 30 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 1958–1978)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 | #11458 |
| 1977 | 7 | #8429 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7974 |
| 1972 | 6 | #8276 |
| 1971 | 5 | #9631 |
| 1969 | 5 | #8693 |
| 1958 | 6 | #6098 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1958–1978