Yuri

Yuri is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 237 babies in the United States.

Yuri at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yuri

Yuri belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Yuri first appears in Social Security records in 1919 and has been given to 5,996 babies since 1880, including 237 in 2024.

Yuri in US records

First recorded (US)
1919
Babies named Yuri in 2024
237
Total since 1880
5,996

Yuri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Yuri in 2025
7
Total since 1996
217

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yuri mean?

The meaning of Yuri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Yuri a boy or girl name?

Yuri is a unisex name. In 2024, 237 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yuri?

Yuri comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Yuri?

Yuri is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1919 and has been given to 5,996 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].