How Many People Are Named Yolanda?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Yolanda

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 26,363 living people in the United States currently have the first name Yolanda. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 28,788 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #97 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~26,363CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)28,788Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#97U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1988 (617 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~26,363
Historical Births (SSA)
28,788
All-Time Rank
#97
Historical Peak
1988

Key Insights for Yolanda

Estimated Living Bearers
~26,363 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#97
Top 100 All-Time Classic
Historical Peak Year
1988
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
93.2% Male · 6.8% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-30%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~3,295 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Yolanda

Living Population Model
~26,363

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
28,788

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
24,490

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
34.7 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1988

Highest annual total: 617 registrations in 1988.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-30%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Yolanda has experienced a 30% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Yolanda (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1988 (~617 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201033831424
201131929722
201230027921
201328126120
201426424618
201524723017
201623121516
201721520015
201820118714
201918717413
202017416212
202116215111
202215114011
202314013010
20241311229

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
6/100
1950s
19/100
1960s
44/100
1970s
76/100
1980s
98/100
1990s
94/100
2000s
74/100
2010s
42/100
2020s
12/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Yolanda has been predominantly masculine (93.2% male vs 6.8% female).

Male: 93.2% (~26,832 births)Female: 6.8% (~1,956 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Yolanda

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Yolanda in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Yolanda appeared 24,490 times, ranking #574 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
24,490 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#574
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Yolanda Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~3,295 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~3,29512.5%
Texas (TX)~2,4259.2%
Florida (FL)~1,7936.8%
New York (NY)~1,6086.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1,0554%
Illinois (IL)~1,0283.9%
Ohio (OH)~9493.6%
Georgia (GA)~8703.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 26,363 people named Yolanda are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 34.7 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Yolanda: 34.7 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yolanda

How many people in the U.S. are named Yolanda?

Approximately 26,363 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Yolanda. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 28,788 birth applications for Yolanda between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Yolanda?

Yolanda ranks #97 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This puts Yolanda among the 100 most common first names in American history.

When was the name Yolanda most popular in America?

The name Yolanda reached its peak historical popularity in 1988, when 617 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Yolanda?

Yolanda has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Yolanda?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Yolanda has been predominantly masculine (93.2% male vs 6.8% female).

Where is the name Yolanda most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Yolanda resides in California, with approximately 3,295 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Yolanda in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Yolanda appeared 24,490 times in census returns, ranking #574 in official 2020 returns.

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