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York

York is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is York?

Recorded births named York by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	966 births
England & Wales since 1996	7 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

York's popularity over time

Babies named York per year — United States (1880–2024). United States peaked in 1971 (21/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2007 (4/yr).

When was York popular?

York reached its peak in 1971, when it was the #5027 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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