Declining since 2021, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Zurie since 2006
Babies named Zurie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 244 |
| 2020s | 144 |
Meaning & origin
Zurie is a modern and uncommon name that first appeared in American birth records in 2006. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, and has since been falling in usage. As of 2025, it ranks 7,133 with a frequency of 1 in 107,151 births, suggesting it remains a distinctive choice. The name is presumed to be a variant of Zuri, a name of Swahili origin, though its exact etymology is open to interpretation. Zurie has not yet appeared in the top states lists, indicating its use is spread thinly nationwide. Its appeal likely stems from its melodic sound and the contemporary trend toward names ending in 'ie' or 'y.'
Zurie is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2006. It is likely a creative respelling of Zuri, a name of Swahili origin meaning 'beautiful,' or an elaboration of the fashionable -ie ending. Its rise in recent decades reflects contemporary naming trends favoring unique and melodic names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Zurie
Names that share Zurie's style, for a brother or sister.
