unisex name
Yarnell
yar-NEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 152
Yarnell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 58% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yarnell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Yarnell?
In 2008, Yarnell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yarnell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yarnell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yarnell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yarnell
- English yar-NEL
Sibling Names for Yarnell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yarnell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yarnell
How popular is the name Yarnell?
In 2008, Yarnell was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yarnell a girl's or a boy's name?
Yarnell is used for both girls and boys. About 58% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Yarnell?
Yarnell has 2 syllables.
When was Yarnell most popular?
Yarnell peaked in 1977, when 66 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.