boy's name
Younesse
yoo-NES (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 475
Younesse is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 1981, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1973.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Younesse Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Younesse?
In 2025, Younesse was given to 5 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
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 Younesse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Younesse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Younesse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Younesse
- French yoo-NES
Sibling Names for Younesse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Younesse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Younesse
Is Younesse a girl's or a boy's name?
Younesse is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Younesse?
Younesse has 2 syllables.
When was Younesse most popular?
Younesse peaked in 1981, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Younesse a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Younesse currently ranks #3,309 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.