Yuri
From Russian Ю́рий (Júrij, “George”).
Every Yuri since 1919 — 6,224 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yuri
Yuri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,533 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 6,224 American babies have been named Yuri — about 61% girls and 39% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 273 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yuri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yuri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | #1,533 | 88 | #1,825 |
| 2024 | 147 | #1,491 | 91 | #1,807 |
| 2023 | 154 | #1,454 | 91 | #1,786 |
| 2022 | 180 | #1,318 | 93 | #1,781 |
| 2021 | 123 | #1,697 | 75 | #1,998 |
| 2020 | 132 | #1,590 | 69 | #2,068 |
| 2019 | 119 | #1,744 | 88 | #1,775 |
| 2018 | 79 | #2,331 | 81 | #1,871 |
| 2017 | 83 | #2,267 | 85 | #1,803 |
| 2016 | 92 | #2,127 | 55 | #2,386 |
| 2015 | 77 | #2,406 | 61 | #2,232 |
| 2014 | 57 | #3,004 | 62 | #2,203 |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,437 | 44 | #2,713 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,863 | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2011 | 68 | #2,637 | 59 | #2,230 |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,902 | 53 | #2,400 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,423 | 47 | #2,661 |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,317 | 58 | #2,289 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,455 | 49 | #2,563 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2,352 | 41 | #2,831 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,458 | 30 | #3,387 |
| 2004 | 66 | #2,555 | 30 | #3,284 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,289 | 38 | #2,671 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,975 | 26 | #3,448 |
| 2001 | 48 | #3,006 | 22 | #3,839 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,938 | 23 | #3,637 |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,455 | 26 | #2,846 |
| 1990 | 103 | #1,511 | 31 | #2,307 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,709 | 30 | #1,973 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,541 | 37 | #1,618 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,976 | 22 | #2,133 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,055 | 34 | #1,461 |
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| 1920 | 10 | #3,338 | — | — |
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Famous people named Yuri
- Yuri Gagarin Astronaut · 1934–1968
- Yuri Andropov Politician · 1914–1984
- Yuri Dolgorukiy Politician · 1095–1157
- Yuri of Goguryeo Politician · -38–18
- Yuri Lotman Philosopher · 1922–1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuri mean?
From Russian Ю́рий (Júrij, “George”).
How popular is the name Yuri in 2025?
Yuri ranked #1,533 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yuri?
6,224 babies have been named Yuri in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yuri most popular?
Yuri peaked in 2022, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Yuri a boy or girl name?
Yuri is used for both: about 61% of babies named Yuri have been girls and 39% boys.
Is the name Yuri rising or falling?
Yuri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yuri?
Well-known people named Yuri include Yuri Gagarin (astronaut), Yuri Andropov (politician), Yuri Dolgorukiy (politician).