Yates: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gatekeeper's child, watchful at the doors.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #6238
- Peak
- #2121 in 1923
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Yates Means
Yates is a boy name of English origin. A gatekeeper's child, watchful at the doors.
How Popular Yates Is
Yates currently ranks #6238 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2121 in 1923. It is rising.
Good to Know About Yates
- Yates has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Yates is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
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Questions About Yates
What does Yates mean?
Yates is a boy name of English origin. A gatekeeper's child, watchful at the doors.
How popular is Yates?
Yates currently ranks #6238 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2121 in 1923. It is rising.
Where does Yates come from?
Yates comes from English roots. Yates has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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