Yiannis is a distinctive choice, ranked #3524 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Yiannis in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#3524
About the Name Yiannis
Yiannis has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 112 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #1241 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Yiannis is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Yiannis
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Yiannis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yiannis in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Yiannis has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 112 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1241 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Yiannis is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
5
UK babies named Yiannis (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 112 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Yiannis
Likely around 1 other Yiannis in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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