Holding steady.
Popularity of Yury since 1981
Babies named Yury per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 108 | 0 |
| 1990s | 48 | 5 |
| 2000s | 34 | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yury is a Slavic form of George that has been in steady but minimal use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1981. The name peaked in 1985 with 10 births that year, but its trajectory has remained stable, with 7 births in 2025. Because it never reached a rank in national data, one-in-N odds cannot be calculated, and it has no top states of concentration. Yury offers a distinct alternative to the more common Yuri, retaining the same earthy meaning and cultural heritage without ever breaking into mainstream popularity.
Yury is a Slavic form of George, derived from Greek georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name entered Slavic languages through the Eastern Orthodox tradition, where Saint George (known as Yury in Russian) was highly venerated. It has been used in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic countries for centuries, often in the diminutive form Yura.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yura
Sibling names for Yury
Names that share Yury's style, for a brother or sister.
