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Yardley
OriginEnglish surname
Meaning"wood clearing"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Yardley
Yardley is an English surname with a distinguished vibe, a la Chauncey and Clancy. Extremely rare for either sex, it would make a stand-out choice that still fits in with current trends.
Yardley for girls
Yardley, a surname redolent of British soaps and perfume, was used for her daughter by Megyn Kelly.
Yeardley Smith (born Martha), has long been the voice of Bart on The Simpsons.
Pronounced YARD-lee.
As of October 2026, Yardley ranked #14182 in US births in 2010 SSA, peaked at #4131 in 1968.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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- Yardley TaylorBoy
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- Yardley Evans Brunt (b. 2011)Girl
daughter of American TV journalist Megyn Kelly
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