Yankee Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Yankee is a term often used to refer to Americans.
Meaning of the Name Yankee
Yankee is a term often used to refer to Americans. It has its origins in the 17th century, when British settlers in the American colonies were referred to as 'Yankees' by the Dutch. Over time, the term became associated with American identity and patriotism. Today, Yankee is often used as a nickname for people from the United States.
Popularity of the Name Yankee
The popularity for the name Yankee peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 5 births, which ranked number 29,993 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Yankee had the most male births in 2007 with 5, which ranked number 12,362 out of 14,393 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Yankee
Popularity of Yankee by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Yankee. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Yankee in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Yankee is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Yankee
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