The name York is a girl's name meaning "from the yew estate".

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York is one of those names that's always been around but has never gone anywhere. There are records of baby Yorks born in 1880, yet since then it has never been given to more than 20 children in a single year. York has only ever charted as a girl name twice: in 2018, when it was given to five baby girls, and in 2020 to six girls.

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The name York peaked for girls at #15020 in 2020. York is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name York is a boy's name of English origin meaning "from the yew estate".

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Brisk, preppy York is an underused classic with the potential to really shine in the 21st century. It's most familiar as a place name — York is a city in England — and surname. New York City and State were named after the Duke of York.
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The most notable York in history was an enslaved man who was the only Black member of Lewis and Clark's expedition. York was a key member of the journey, skilled in hunting, medicine, and other survival skills. He was also invaluable in Native American diplomacy. At the end of the expedition, Clark denied York's freedom and instead sold him black into slavery.
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Despite the sad ending to York's story, he is an American hero with a name worthy of consideration.

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The name York peaked for boys at #780 in 1881. The name is most popular in Utah. York is occasionally used for girls in 2020.

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