York

English

"from the yew estate"

York Origin and Meaning

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

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.

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.

Despite the sad ending to York's story, he is an American hero with a name worthy of consideration.

York Rank in US Top 1000

# 780 in the US

York Popularity

• 1681 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named York

• York American explorer, member of the Lewis and Clark expedition
• York Banks Asla son of model and TV personality Tyra Banks
• Lucas York Black American actor
• Taylor Benjamin York guitarist in American rock band Paramore
• Dick York American actor
• Michael York English actor
• Alvin York one of the most decorated American soldiers in WWI
• The Duke of York British royal title

York in Pop Culture

• Charlotte York character on "Sex and the City"
• Agent York freelancer in web series "Red vs. Blue"
• Alvin York eponymous character in the film "Sergeant York"
• Vossler York Azelas character in video game "Final Fantasy XII"
• York Silk character from the video game 'Blaseball'
• York Peppermint Patty chocolate mint candy
• York England
• New York State USA
• New York City N.Y.