boy's name
Yanny
yah-NEE (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 25
Yanny is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1971, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yanny Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Yanny?
In 2014, Yanny was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yanny
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yanny Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yanny over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yanny
- French yah-NEE
Sibling Names for Yanny
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yanny — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yanny
Is Yanny a girl's or a boy's name?
Yanny is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yanny?
Yanny has 2 syllables.
When was Yanny most popular?
Yanny peaked in 1971, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.