Will my child share the name Yolanda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Yolanda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yolanda in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Yolanda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Yolanda is declining: down 301 places since 2019, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #993 in 2000.

Is Yolanda a good choice for a distinctive name?

Yolanda 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.

Is Yolanda a popular baby name in the United States?

Yolanda does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Yolanda

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Yolanda is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Yolanda in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Yolanda

Yolanda has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1907 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #993 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Yolanda is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Yolanda in their class.