Yates
boy name#6143 in 2025Yates entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2020 in 1923, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#6143
rank today
#2020
peak (1923)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2709 |
| 1920s | #3128 |
| 1930s | #2995 |
| 1940s | #2925 |
| 1950s | #3604 |
| 1960s | #4002 |
| 1970s | #4892 |
| 1980s | #6711 |
| 1990s | #6670 |
| 2000s | #10703 |
| 2010s | #7106 |
| 2020s | #6911 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yates has been most popular in NC.
Living bearers
About 300 people named Yates are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yates alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yates in 2025?
- Yates ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yates most popular?
- Yates peaked in 1923, reaching #2020 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yates with classmates?
- Yates will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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