Yannick

Yannick is a boy's name of French origin meaning “John.” In 2024 it was given to 18 boys in the United States.

Yannick at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“John”

About the name Yannick

Yannick belongs to the French and Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “John” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Yannick first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1863 in 1983, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 1,054 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yannick in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#1863 in 1983
Peak year
2016
Babies named Yannick in 2024
18
Total since 1880
1,054

Yannick in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1113 in 1997
Babies named Yannick in 2025
5
Total since 1996
183

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yannick mean?

Yannick means “John” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Yannick a boy or girl name?

Yannick is a boy name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yannick?

Yannick comes from the French and Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Yannick?

Yannick first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #1863 in 1983, and 18 babies were given the name in 2024.

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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.