York
Every York since 1880 — 966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of York
York is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 966 American babies have been named York. Its peak came in 1971, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 York stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
York year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,859 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,234 |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #8,272 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #14,020 |
| 2020 | 6 | #15,026 | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #8,195 |
| 2018 | 5 | #18,063 | 13 | #6,692 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,202 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,145 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,608 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,681 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,632 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #14,278 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,733 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,462 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #12,021 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #9,089 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #8,128 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,866 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,531 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #10,307 |
| 1990 | — | — | 10 | #5,367 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,140 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,281 |
| 1975 | — | — | 12 | #3,242 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,738 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,082 |
| 1960 | — | — | 10 | #2,868 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,394 |
| 1950 | — | — | 10 | #2,578 |
| 1945 | — | — | 8 | #2,741 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 7 | #3,250 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,752 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,826 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 6 | #1,231 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,057 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name York in 2025?
York did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named York?
966 babies have been named York in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name York most popular?
York peaked in 1971, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is York a boy or girl name?
York is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name York rising or falling?
York has been roughly stable over the past decade.