York: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the yew tree estate.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #6243
- Peak
- #780 in 1881
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What York Means
York is a boy name of English origin. A child from the yew tree estate.
How Popular York Is
York currently ranks #6243 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #780 in 1881. It is rising.
Good to Know About York
- At its most popular, York reached #780 in the U.S. in 1881.
- York has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- York is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like York
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for York
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Questions About York
What does York mean?
York is a boy name of English origin. A child from the yew tree estate.
How popular is York?
York currently ranks #6243 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #780 in 1881. It is rising.
Where does York come from?
York comes from English roots. At its most popular, York reached #780 in the U.S. in 1881.
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