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York

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Pronounced YORK /ˈjɔrk/High

Meaning: An English place/surname — York, variously 'a place of yew trees' and 'the boar settlement' (from Celtic/Old English roots); we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A place of yew trees; the boar settlement: York is an English place-name. Crisp, classic, and warm. We note the place.
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Origin LowEnglish, Celtic
MeaningAn English place/surname — York, variously 'a place of yew trees' and 'the boar settlement' (from Celtic/Old English roots); we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#9828 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 955

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197118802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

York comes from an English place/surname — York, variously 'a place of yew trees' and 'the boar settlement' (from Celtic/Old English roots; routes layered, which we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'YORK').

In the U.S. it appears as a place/surname name. Rare, a-place-of-yew-trees at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? York is an English place-name, variously 'a place of yew trees' and 'the boar settlement' — a crisp, distinctive name (we note the place; said 'YORK').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — York — English place-name; routes layered

Variations

YorkeYorck

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Frequently Asked

What does the name York mean?

York is an English place/surname, variously 'a place of yew trees' and 'the boar settlement'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce York?

It's said YORK /ˈjɔrk/ — one syllable.

Is York a boy or girl name?

York is a boy's name.

How popular is York?

York is a very rare name in the U.S.

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