York Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name York is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, York has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'York' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2647th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3173rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2734th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3112th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5110th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10865th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8082nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'York' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "York"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "York"

"York" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2647th of 7545 155
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3173rd of 6773 105
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 2734th of 7552 171
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3112th of 10718 170
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5110th of 16616 139
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 10865th of 24088 72
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 8082nd of 23106 110
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 25294th of 30306 11

Regional Popularity of "York" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 100.00%
2237th/2237
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - 100.00%
1581st/1581
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 100.00%
4464th/4464

Regional Popularity of "York" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "York"

This map shows the relative popularity of "York" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.