UK boy's name
Yanick
A variant of the name Yannick, of French origin meaning "God is gracious".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yanick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yanick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1998 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Yanick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yanick ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Yanick.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yanick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Yanick mean?
The name Yanick has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the Polish and Czech cultures. It is derived from the Slavic root "jan," which means "God is gracious" or "God's gift." This root is also found in other names such as Jan, Ivan, and Yann.
The earliest recorded use of the name Yanick dates back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, when it was used primarily in Poland and the Czech Republic. It was a popular name among the nobility and upper classes during this period.
In the 14th century, the name Yanick appeared in several historical records and manuscripts, including the Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Yanick was Yanick z Rožmberka, a Bohemian nobleman who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts in Bohemia between the Catholic Church and the followers of Jan Hus.
In the 16th century, the name Yanick gained popularity among the Polish nobility. One notable bearer of the name was Yanick Zamoyski, a Polish nobleman, statesman, and military commander who lived from 1542 to 1605. He played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and served as the Grand Chancellor of the Crown.
Another famous historical figure with the name Yanick was Yanick Sobieski, a Polish king who reigned from 1674 to 1696. He is best known for his decisive victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Vienna in 1683, which halted the Ottoman advance into Europe.
In the 18th century, the name Yanick was adopted by some Russian families, particularly those with Polish or Czech roots. One notable bearer of the name was Yanick Yemelyanovich Korobkov, a Russian military commander who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.
Throughout the centuries, the name Yanick has maintained its popularity in various Slavic cultures, particularly in Poland and the Czech Republic. It has also gained some recognition in other parts of Europe and in North America, where it is occasionally used as a variation of the name John or Yan.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yanick over time
The chart below shows babies named Yanick registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yanick, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yanick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yanick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3393 | 6 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Yanick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yanick in the UK right now?
In 2004, Yanick was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yanick most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Yanick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yanick?
A variant of the name Yannick, of French origin meaning "God is gracious".
How many people are called Yanick in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Yanick across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.