Rising since 1993, #2,214 for girls today.
Popularity of Sury since 1991
Babies named Sury per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 330 |
| 2010s | 596 |
| 2020s | 572 |
Meaning & origin
Sury is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1991, a latecomer compared to established names. As of 2025, it ranks 2,214th nationally, with approximately 1 in 19,365 newborn girls receiving the name that year. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 1993, reaching its peak in 2024. The name is most commonly found in New York, suggesting urban or multicultural appeal. Sury's etymology is unclear; it may be a respelling of Suri, a Hebrew name meaning 'my princess,' or a feminine adaptation of Surya, Sanskrit for 'sun.' Given its recent emergence, it is best categorized as a modern coinage rather than a deeply historical name.
Sury first appeared in U.S. records in 1991. It may be a modern coinage derived from Suri, a Hebrew name meaning 'my princess,' or a creative spelling inspired by Surya, the Hindu sun god. As a recent creation, its exact derivation is uncertain.
Where Sury is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Sury
Names that share Sury's style, for a brother or sister.
