Declining since 2022, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Zury since 1987
Babies named Zury per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zury's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 198 |
| 2010s | 336 |
| 2020s | 207 |
Meaning & origin
Zury is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1987. It is given to a small number of girls each year, with a ranking of 5,917 in 2025 and a frequency of 1 in 80,363 newborns. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, though it has been falling in usage since 2022. Zury is most commonly found in California and Texas, reflecting broader naming trends in those states. As a contemporary invention without deep historical roots, its appeal lies in its simple, melodic sound and similarity to the more established name Zuri.
Zury is a modern name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1987. It likely arose as an invented or respelled name, possibly influenced by the sound of names like Zuri or the trendy suffix -y. Its usage in the United States has been primarily for girls.
Where Zury is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z
Variants: Zuri
Sibling names for Zury
Names that share Zury's style, for a brother or sister.
