Yerik
Yerik is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Earth worker or farmer, derived via Russian variants of George.
Origin and history
Yerik is a masculine name of Russian origin, often considered a diminutive or variant of Yury, the Russian form of George. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of 'farmer' or 'earth worker'. In the United States, it is a rare name that has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,306 babies in the United States have been named Yerik since 1880. It ranks #3400 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1480.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.8 %)
- TX (25.9 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 176 |
| 2010-2019 | 679 |
| 2020-2029 | 451 |
Fun facts
- The name developed as a modern Russian short form or variation related to Yury.
- Though historically rare, over a third of all recorded U.S. births for Yerik have occurred since 2020.