Declining since 2018, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Joury since 2012
Babies named Joury per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Joury is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2012. It reached its peak rank of 7,491 in 2018, but since then has been declining in use. In 2025, the name was given to approximately 1 in every 114,805 newborns, reflecting its rarity. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative invention or a variant of the Cornish name Jory, meaning 'day.' Its similarity to the French word for 'day' (jour) also suggests a possible inspiration. Despite its recent origin, Joury has not gained widespread popularity and remains a unique choice.
Joury is a name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2012, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be inspired by similar-sounding names like Jory, a Cornish name meaning 'day,' or derived from the French word 'jour' meaning 'day.' However, there is no definitive etymological source, and it is likely a creative respelling or invention.
“Joury” around the world
Where Joury lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Jory
Sibling names for Joury
Names that share Joury's style, for a brother or sister.
