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Yuri Unisex

Popularity: #804 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationYOO-ree / juːˈriː

Japanese; Russian

Meaning

Japanese: lily; Russian: farmer

Historical & Cultural Background

In Japan, Yuri is often associated with the flower lily, symbolizing purity and elegance. In Russia, Yuri is a common name derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer.' The name has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and film. It has gained popularity in different countries, reflecting diverse cultural influences.

Trend Summary

Yuri has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly in recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Yuriko
  • Yuria

International Variants

  • Yuri (Japanese)
  • Yuri (Russian)
  • Yuriko (Japanese)
  • Yuriy (Russian)

Famous people named Yuri

Yuri Gagarin was the first human to travel into space, making a historic flight in 1961.

Yuri Slezkine is a prominent historian known for his work on the cultural history of the Soviet Union.

Yuri Milner is a Russian entrepreneur and venture capitalist, recognized for his investments in technology.

Yuri Lowenthal is an American voice actor known for his roles in various animated series and video games.

Fictional characters named Yuri

Yuri is a character in the video game series 'Tales of Vesperia,' known for his adventurous spirit.

Yuri Katsuki is the main character in the anime 'Yuri on Ice,' a figure skater navigating his career and personal life.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yuri was first seen in the United States in 1919. Yuri has ranked as high as #1213 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Yuri has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yuri (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 13
12%
CA 11
10%
IL 10
9%
NC 10
9%
NY 10
9%
MD 8
7%
FL 8
7%
GA 8
7%
VA 5
5%
IN 5
5%
LA 5
5%
AL 5
5%
DC 5
5%
PA 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19195
192010
19216
19227
192312
19245
19266
19287
19675
19688
196910
197011
197110
19726
19747
19757
19767
19779
19795
198013
198151
198276
198376
198468
198568
198685
1987108
198898
1989106
1990103
199198
199267
199362
199452
199553
199640
199751
199845
199935
200049
200148
200250
200345
200466
200544
200681
200777
200885
200980
201060
201168
201261
201375
201457
201577
201692
201783
201879
2019119
2020132
2021123
2022180
2023154
2024146