Yates
Every Yates since 1914 — 517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yates
Yates is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,434 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 517 American babies have been named Yates. Its peak came in 1921, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yates stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yates year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,434 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,893 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,893 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,744 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,802 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,280 |
| 2019 | 12 | #7,152 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,115 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,663 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,782 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,530 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,755 |
| 2013 | 10 | #8,087 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,987 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,116 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,444 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #12,312 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,970 |
| 2005 | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2004 | 6 | #11,310 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,715 |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,450 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #12,079 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,451 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,594 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,189 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,949 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,537 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,853 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,335 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,389 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yates in 2025?
Yates ranked #6,434 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yates?
517 babies have been named Yates in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yates most popular?
Yates peaked in 1921, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Yates a boy or girl name?
Yates is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yates rising or falling?
Yates is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.