At a glance
- In short
- Yorick is a unique male name with English origins, associated with literature and history, making it an appealing choice for parents.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#12,239)
- Babies in 2023
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #6,839 in 2000
- First recorded
- 1992
Meaning of Yorick
Yorick is a male name with English origins. This unique name has variations, such as Yorrick. In the United States, Yorick has been given to a small number of newborn boys over the years. Although it may not be widely used, Yorick holds an intriguing association with literature and history. Shakespeare fans may recognize Yorick as the name of a jester whose skull is famously held by Hamlet in the tragedy "Hamlet." This connection adds a touch of literary charm to the name Yorick, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Yorick
English
- Pronounced YOR-ik /ˈjɔrɪk/
Popularity of Yorick in the U.S.
Yorick was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #12,239 with 5 babies. It peaked at #6,839 in 2000. It first appears in the records in 1992.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1992–2023 8 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 12,239 | back (not recorded in 2016–2022) |
| 2015 | 6 | 10,644 | ▲ 73 |
| 2014 | 6 | 10,717 | ▲ 11 |
| 2013 | 6 | 10,728 | back (not recorded in 2008–2012) |
| 2007 | 6 | 10,921 | back (not recorded in 2003–2006) |
| 2002 | 6 | 9,392 | back (not recorded in 2001) |
| 2000 | 9 | 6,839 | back (not recorded in 1993–1999) |
| 1992 | 5 | 8,435 | new |
Notable people named Yorick
- Yorick Smythies was a friend and student of Ludwig Wittgenstein whose lecture notes and friendship with Iris Murdoch left a literary legacy.
- Yorick van Wageningen is a Dutch actor known for roles in The Chronicles of Riddick and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.