Holding steady.
Popularity of Khoury since 1989
Babies named Khoury per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Khoury's real moment was 2003.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Khoury is an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1989 but never ranking among the top 1,000 names. Its peak year in usage was 2003, after which it has remained stable at very low levels. The name's pattern is consistent with use as a transferred surname, honoring Arabic Christian heritage. Because its 1-in-N figure is unavailable, the exact frequency is unclear, but it likely remains below 1 in 1 million male births. The top states for Khoury are not recorded, indicating no strong regional concentration.
Khoury is a transliteration of the Arabic surname خوري (Khūrī), which itself comes from the Syriac word kūrī meaning 'priest' or 'cleric'. It is commonly used by Christian families in the Levant, particularly in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine, where it was historically a title for clergy members. As a given name, Khoury is rare and appears to have been adopted in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States, often as a way to honor family heritage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Khouri
Sibling names for Khoury
Names that share Khoury's style, for a brother or sister.
