The nameYouri
Youri is the French spelling of Yuri, the Russian form of George. It appeared in France in 1961, the year of Yuri Gagarin's flight.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Youri comes from the Greek Georgios, from georgos, "farmer".
Origin
Greek, through the Russian Yuri.
History
Youri appeared in France in 1961, the year Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space, and peaked in the late 1990s.
Famous people named Youri
- Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
- Youri Djorkaeff, French footballer
Popularity of the name Youri
Youri in France
Youri was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 925 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Youri. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Youri in France were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 65 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Youri mean?
Youri comes from the Greek Georgios, from georgos, "farmer".
What is the origin of the name Youri?
Greek, through the Russian Yuri.
Is Youri a girl's or a boy's name?
Youri is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Youri?
Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut; Youri Djorkaeff, French footballer.