York
Pronunciation: [ y-AWRK ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
York first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 636 babies have been named York in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, York is past its peak , currently ranked #12,323 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,323
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name York
York is a boy name .
Is York a boy or girl name? York is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,323 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #25,341. York is more commonly used as a boy name.
York is currently ranked #12,323 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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