Yorick
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Meaning & Origin
Yorick is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Yorick first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 49 babies have been named Yorick in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yorick is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,180 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,180
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Yorick
Yorick is a boy name .
Yorick is currently ranked #31,180 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yorick include Yor, Yori, Yoriy, Yoriie, Yoy, Yoie, and Yorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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