Yuridia
Yuridia is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Of modern creation, often associated with light or beauty through popular culture usage.
Origin and history
Yuridia is a modern Spanish-language name that gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in Mexico and among Hispanic communities in the United States. It was widely popularized by the Mexican singer Yuridia Gaxiola after her rise to fame on a music competition show. In the U.S., it remains a relatively rare given name primarily chosen within Spanish-speaking families.
Popularity in the United States
2,602 babies in the United States have been named Yuridia since 1880. It ranks #3465 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2014.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.1 %)
- TX (26.9 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- NC (4.4 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
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 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 334 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,440 |
| 2010-2019 | 503 |
| 2020-2029 | 87 |
Famous people named Yuridia
- Yuridia Gaxiola: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Yuri
Fun facts
- The name's usage surged in the mid-2000s following the success of singer Yuridia Gaxiola on La Academia.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth registration numbers in 2006 following the singer's debut album.