Rising since 1999, #1,525 for girls today.
Popularity of Yuri since 1919
Babies named Yuri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 |
| 1920s | 53 | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 23 | 105 |
| 1970s | 62 | 269 |
| 1980s | 749 | 311 |
| 1990s | 606 | 270 |
| 2000s | 625 | 364 |
| 2010s | 771 | 629 |
| 2020s | 875 | 507 |
Meaning & origin
Yuri is a name with rich cross-cultural roots. In Russian, it is a form of George, and has been borne by notable figures such as cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. In Japanese, the name is written with characters meaning 'lily' and is used for girls. In the United States, Yuri first appeared in records in 1919 but remained uncommon for decades. Since 1999, its use has been rising, particularly for boys, with a peak rank of 1525 in 2022. The name is most popular in Maryland, Georgia, and Louisiana. Its unisex appeal and global resonance contribute to its steady growth.
In Russian, Yuri is a variant of Georgiy (George), from Greek Georgios meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. In Japanese, Yuri (百合) means 'lily' and is used as a feminine name. The name also appears in other cultures, such as Korean (meaning 'glass') and as a diminutive of Yuriy in Ukrainian. The Russian form entered English usage through literature and immigration.
Where Yuri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yuri” around the world
Where Yuri lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
45
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yura
Sibling names for Yuri
Names that share Yuri's style, for a brother or sister.
