Yardley
Pronunciation: [ y-AHRDL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yardley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 99 babies have been named Yardley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yardley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,867 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,867
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yardley
Yardley is a boy name .
Is Yardley a boy or girl name? Yardley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,867 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,082. Yardley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yardley is currently ranked #28,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yardley include Yar, Yard, Yardy, Yardie, Ley, Leyie, Yay, Yaie, and Yarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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