UK girl's name
Yvie
A feminine name of French origin meaning "yew tree".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yvie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yvie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 86 births.
This profile covers 377 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1999 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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 3% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 456 living people in the UK are called Yvie. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yvie ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 86 girls were registered as Yvie.
- • Yvie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #444 in 2011.
- • About 456 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yvie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
86 births
Estimated living
456
2026
Meaning
What does Yvie mean?
The name Yvie has its origins in the French language, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a diminutive form of the name Yvette, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Ivo or Yves. The name Ivo is believed to have originated from the Old German word "iw," meaning yew tree.
In the early days, the name Yvie was primarily used in France and other French-speaking regions. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and was often associated with nobility and the upper classes. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yvie can be found in the 13th century chronicles of the French town of Reims.
Historically, the name Yvie has been linked to several notable figures. One of the most famous was Yvie de Garlande, a 12th-century French noblewoman who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time. Another prominent figure was Yvie de Grandpré, a 14th-century French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
In literature, the name Yvie made an appearance in the 15th-century epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose" by Guillaume de Lorris and Jean de Meun. The character Yvie in the poem was depicted as a beautiful and virtuous maiden, further cementing the name's association with elegance and nobility.
Throughout the centuries, several other notable individuals have borne the name Yvie. Yvie de Beaumont (1455-1520) was a French noblewoman and historian known for her chronicles of the French court during the reigns of Louis XI and Charles VIII. Yvie Durand (1698-1772) was a French botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the West Indies.
Another noteworthy figure was Yvie Navarre (1824-1897), a French feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and education. She was one of the pioneers of the early women's rights movement in France. Yvie Poulenc (1868-1940) was a French philanthropist and patron of the arts, known for her support of various cultural and charitable organizations.
While the name Yvie has its roots in French history and culture, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world. However, its origins and historical associations with nobility, elegance, and virtue continue to shape its meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yvie over time
The chart below shows babies named Yvie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yvie, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 86 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yvie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yvie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4514 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #2547 | 193 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1927 | 172 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Yvie is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Yvie. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Yvie ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #444 in 2011.
Across the UK
Yvie in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#808 in 2017
9 years of NRS records, 74 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#444 in 2011
2 years of NISRA records, 7 total registered
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FAQ
Yvie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yvie in the UK right now?
In 2021, Yvie was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yvie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 86 babies registered as Yvie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yvie?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "yew tree".
How many people are called Yvie in the UK?
A total of 377 babies have been registered as Yvie across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 74 more in Scotland and 7 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Yvie most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Yvie ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #444 in 2011. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.