NAME PROFILE
Lanisha
Derived from the Old French word 'iv' meaning yew wood; Yvonna describes a person who is resilient, steadfast, and carries a natural grace that remains evergreen through all seasons of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,240 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1983 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 1998 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | French, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 66%NY — 19%MI — 6%TX — 6%IL — 3%
Notable People
Yvonna Kopacz Wright (Actress, Guiding Light) · Yvonna Wright (Actress, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) · Yvonne De Carlo (Actress, The Munsters) · Yvonne Craig (Actress, Batman) · Yvonne Strahovski (Actress, The Handmaid's Tale)
Nicknames & Diminutives
VonnieVonnaEvieVonne
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