Yolande
About Yolande
Yolande is a feminine name of medieval French origin derived from the Germanic elements 'yol' meaning 'viking' or 'valiant' and 'lande' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and gained popularity throughout medieval Europe. The name has royal connections, having been borne by several medieval queens and noblewomen, including Yolande of Aragon in the 15th century. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Yolande has maintained a consistent presence, appreciated for its elegant, vintage sound and distinctive character. Alternative forms include Yolanda, Iolanthe, and Violante, which evolved in different European languages.
Pronounced yo-LAHND.
As of October 2026, Yolande ranked #16119 in US births in 1997 SSA, peaked at #1304 in 1929.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
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| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Yolande on lists
Famous Yolandes
- Yolande of Dreux
Queen consort of Alexander III of Scotland
- Yolande of Aragon
supporter of Saint Joan of Arc
- Yolande de Polastron
close friend of Queen Marie Antoinette of France
- Yolande
Duchess of Lorraine, famously depicted in Hertz's "King René’s Daughter" and Tchaikovsky's "Iolanta"
- Yolande of Valois
Duchess consort of Savory
- Yolande Betbeze Fox
Miss America 1951
- Yolande Moreau
Belgian actress/comedienne
- Yolande Donlan
American actress
- Yolande Elsa Maria Beekman
English WAAF heroine
- Yolande James
Canadian politician from Quebec
- Yolande Ardissone
French painter
- Susannah Yolande York
English actress
Yolande in pop culture
- Yolande Trueman
character on British soap "EastEnders"