Boy nameCurrently #9,828 in the USSteady
York
//ˈjɔɹk//
1 syllablePeak year: 19714 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching York's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
York's popularity over time
| Year | Births named York |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1921 | 8 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 9 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 10 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 13 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
York through the decades
- York peaked in 1971, when 21 babies were named York in the US.
- The 1960s were York's strongest decade, averaging 14 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of York has risen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- York currently ranks #9,828 in the US and is holding steady.