Yuri
Yuri is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Earth-worker, farmer, or tiller of the soil.
Origin and history
Yuri is an East Slavic form of George, ultimately derived from Greek roots meaning earth-worker or farmer. Historically prominent in Eastern Europe, it is also well known globally due to space exploration and modern pop culture. In the United States, it remains a uncommon yet distinct choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,455 babies in the United States have been named Yuri since 1880. It ranks #2616 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1430.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.6 %)
- FL (17 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- PA (9.4 %)
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 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 311 |
| 1990-2000 | 270 |
| 2000-2010 | 364 |
| 2010-2019 | 629 |
| 2020-2029 | 507 |
Famous people named Yuri
- Yuri Gagarin: Cosmonaut, Aviator
- Yuri Kochiyama: Activist
Fun facts
- Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in outer space in 1961.
- It originated as the Old East Slavic adaptation of the Greek name Georgios.