York
York is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Yew-tree estate or place of yew trees.
Origin and history
York originates as an English place name and surname derived from the ancient city of York. Its early roots blend Old Norse (Jórvík) and Brythonic Celtic elements relating to yew trees. In the United States, it is a rare male given name that evokes traditional historical roots.
Popularity in the United States
955 babies in the United States have been named York since 1880. It ranks #3724 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.9 %)
- UT (33.3 %)
- NC (27.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 89 |
| 1920-1930 | 78 |
| 1930-1940 | 48 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 71 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 97 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 40 |
| 2010-2019 | 75 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Fun facts
- The city of York was called Eboracum by the Romans, which morphed through Anglo-Saxon and Old Norse into York.
- The House of York was a branch of the English royal family that fought in the Wars of the Roses.