York
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when York was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
966 births recorded 1880–2024 · peaked in 1971 with 21 births
Most common in: California, Utah, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 2003–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 births recorded 2003–2007 · peaked in 2007 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
York’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #9243 | — |
| 2003 | #9581 | ↓338 |
| 2004 | #7536 | ↑2045 |
| 2005 | #8299 | ↓763 |
| 2006 | #10662 | ↓2363 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓1829 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑2798 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓2594 |
| 2013 | #8789 | ↑3498 |
| 2014 | #9642 | ↓853 |
| 2015 | #9568 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↑2842 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓4049 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↑4430 |
| 2019 | #7643 | ↓1298 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↑1663 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓6166 |
| 2022 | #7768 | ↑4378 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↑30 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↓1249 |
Frequently asked questions about York
Is York a popular name?
York has 966 recorded births in United States between 1880 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is York more common for boys or girls?
York is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was York most popular?
York peaked in 1971 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is York rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, York’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #8987 in 2024.
How many babies have been named York?
At least 973 babies have been recorded with the name York across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is York popular in more than one country?
Yes — York appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.