How Many People Are Named Yates?
Complete statistics for the name Yates: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yates is a very rare male name, with only 286 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,153,858 Americans. That's pretty unique! With a majority over 60, it's definitely a name that harks back to an earlier era.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 503 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1921Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yates Through the Generations
Yates has been a steady presence through the generations, though it peaked in popularity in 1921 with 16 births. Today, there are 286 people named Yates in the US, with a notable skew towards the older generation, about half are over 60. The average age of someone named Yates is 57, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name that's seeing a bit of a resurgence.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yates's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Yates
How Many People Have the Name Yates?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 60,581 people in the United States currently share the name Yates. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,471 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Yates a Common or Rare Name?
Yates is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yates Mean?
Yates means "English occupational surname (one who yokes)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yates in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yates Most Popular?
The name Yates reached peak popularity in 1921, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yates?
Approximately 60,581 people named Yates live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 60,581. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,471 Americans.
Is Yates a rare name?
Yates is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,471 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yates mean?
Yates means "English occupational surname (one who yokes)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Yates more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yates are male and 0% are female.
When was Yates most popular?
Yates peaked in 1921 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.