Yardley
Pronunciation: [ y-AHRDL-ee ]
Yardley is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,082 in the US, popular nicknames include Yar, Yay, and Yarie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Yardley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 107 babies have been named Yardley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yardley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,082 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,082
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Yardley is also used as a boy name, ranked #28867.
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About the Name Yardley
Yardley is a girl name .
Is Yardley a boy or girl name? Yardley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,082 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,867. Yardley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yardley is currently ranked #22,082 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yardley include Yar, Yay, Yarie, and Yardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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