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Yolande

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Yolande: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1975.

A name of Greek and Latin origin, Yolande is a variant of Yolanda, derived from *iolē* (violet) or the Latin *viola*, evoking the delicate flower. It reached Scotland via medieval French and Anglo-Norman nobility. Notable bearers include Yolande of Aragon, a formidable 15th-century queen who acted as regent of France, and Yolande of Courtenay, a 13th-century queen of Hungary. The name also appears as Yolande of France, sister of Louis XI. While no major

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19754 babies
Latest (1975)
#4294 babies
Total births
4since 1975
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1975 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).