Yolanda Rader

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Yolanda Rader — Greek
178K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Yolanda Rader is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Yolanda is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Yolanda is a female given name from Western Europe and North America, derived from the Greek name Iolanthe meaning "Violet" (the flower). In German and Dutch the name is spoken similarly but traditionally spelled Jolanda, and in Italian, Portuguese and Romanian Iolanda. Yolonda is an African-American spelling of the name. Cognates are the Czech and Slovak Jolantha and the Polish Jolanta. The surname Rader: Abbey Rader (1943–2025), American jazz drummer and composer Andrew Rader, Canadian aerospace engineer Brad Rader, American comic book writer Bruce Rader (born 1954), American broadcaster Daniel Rader, American professor Danny Rader (born 1981), American musician David Rader (born 1957), American football coach Dennis Rader (born 1945), American serial killer Dotson Rader (born 1942), American playwright Doug Rader (born 1944), American baseball player Drew Rader (1901–1975), American baseball player Erich Raeder (1876–1960), German admiral Frank Rader (1848–1897), American politician Gary Rade. Yolanda is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 178K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Yolanda reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Yolanda

Greek

Yolanda is a female given name from Western Europe and North America, derived from the Greek name Iolanthe meaning "Violet" (the flower). In German and Dutch the name is spoken similarly but traditionally spelled Jolanda, and in Italian, Portuguese and Romanian Iolanda. Yolonda is an African-American spelling of the name. Cognates are the Czech and Slovak Jolantha and the Polish Jolanta.

Surname: Rader

English

Abbey Rader (1943–2025), American jazz drummer and composer Andrew Rader, Canadian aerospace engineer Brad Rader, American comic book writer Bruce Rader (born 1954), American broadcaster Daniel Rader, American professor Danny Rader (born 1981), American musician David Rader (born 1957), American football coach Dennis Rader (born 1945), American serial killer Dotson Rader (born 1942), American playwright Doug Rader (born 1944), American baseball player Drew Rader (1901–1975), American baseball player Erich Raeder (1876–1960), German admiral Frank Rader (1848–1897), American politician Gary Rade.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Yolanda is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Yolanda by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Yolanda Rader

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Yolanda Rader:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Yolanda?
The first name Yolanda originates from Greek. Yolanda is a female given name from Western Europe and North America, derived from the Greek name Iolanthe meaning "Violet" (the flower). In German and Dutch the name is spoken similarly but traditionally spelled Jolanda, and in Italian, Portuguese and Romanian Iolanda. Yolonda is an African-American spelling of the name. Cognates are the Czech and Slovak Jolantha and the Polish Jolanta.
When was Yolanda most popular?
The name Yolanda reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rader?
The surname Rader originates from English. Abbey Rader (1943–2025), American jazz drummer and composer Andrew Rader, Canadian aerospace engineer Brad Rader, American comic book writer Bruce Rader (born 1954), American broadcaster Daniel Rader, American professor Danny Rader (born 1981), American musician David Rader (born 1957), American football coach Dennis Rader (born 1945), American serial killer Dotson Rader (born 1942), American playwright Doug Rader (born 1944), American baseball player Drew Rader (1901–1975), American baseball player Erich Raeder (1876–1960), German admiral Frank Rader (1848–1897), American politician Gary Rade.
What are the origins of the name Yolanda Rader?
The name Yolanda Rader combines two different traditions: the first name Yolanda has Greek roots, while the surname Rader originates from English.
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