Declining since 2011, #1,927 for girls today.
Popularity of Suri since 1956
Babies named Suri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 892 |
| 2010s | 1,742 |
| 2020s | 770 |
Meaning & origin
Suri first appeared in U.S. records in 1956 but remained rare until the 2000s. Its popularity surged after a celebrity baby was named Suri in 2006, reaching a peak rank of 1927 in 2012. Since then, usage has been falling steadily, with the name dropping in rank each year after 2011. In 2025, approximately 1 in 16,073 newborn girls were named Suri. The name is most popular in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Its dual possible origins in Hebrew and Sanskrit give it a cross-cultural appeal, though the exact etymology remains uncertain.
Suri has multiple proposed origins. In Hebrew, it is sometimes interpreted as a diminutive or variant of Sarah, meaning 'princess', with 'suri' meaning 'my princess'. In Sanskrit, it may derive from 'suri' meaning 'sun' or 'godlike'. The name gained modern popularity in the English-speaking world after being chosen by celebrity parents in the early 2000s.
Where Suri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Suri
Names that share Suri's style, for a brother or sister.
