Rising since 2022, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuriy since 1996
Babies named Yuriy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Yuriy, a Slavic form of George, has a modest presence in U.S. records. First recorded in 1996, its peak year was 2001, coinciding with increased awareness of Russian and Ukrainian cultural figures. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, though from a very low base. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. While not popular enough to appear among top states, Yuriy remains a distinctive choice that honors Eastern European heritage. Its nickname Yura gives it a friendly, accessible feel in English-speaking contexts.
Yuriy is a Slavic form of George, from Greek Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker' (from ge 'earth' + ergon 'work'). The name has been used in Ukraine, Russia, and other Slavic countries since the Christianization of the region, often associated with Saint George. It is more common in Eastern Europe than in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yura, Yurik, Yurochka
Sibling names for Yuriy
Names that share Yuriy's style, for a brother or sister.
