517births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1921Peak · United States
#6143United States 2025
Yates is a boy name family recorded 517 times in 1 country since 1914. It ranks highest today in the United States (#6143 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1921, at 0.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Yates
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yates | English | 517 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6143 | 1921 | ▲ 91 % |
Questions about Yates
How popular is the name Yates?
In 2025 it ranked #6143 in the United States. Official registers record 517 births across 1 country.
When was Yates most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1921, at 0.7 births per 100,000.
Is Yates a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Yates is a boy name.