Yorick
boy nameYorick entered the US charts in 1992, peaked at #6839 in 2000, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1992–2025
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rank today
#6839
peak (2000)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #8435 |
| 2000s | #9051 |
| 2010s | #10696 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Yorick are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Yorick alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yorick in 2025?
- Yorick is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yorick most popular?
- Yorick peaked in 2000, reaching #6839 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yorick with classmates?
- Yorick will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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