The nameYuri
Yuri is the Russian form of George. It is also a Japanese name meaning "lily".
- Boy's name
- Greek through Russian
- Feast day
Meaning
Russian Yuri comes from Georgios, Greek for "farmer". Japanese Yuri, a girl's name, means "lily".
Origin
Greek through Russian, or Japanese.
History
Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space in 1961, made the name famous worldwide.
Did you know?
- Yuri Gagarin's flight aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961 lasted 108 minutes.
Famous people named Yuri
- Yuri Gagarin, cosmonaut
- Yuri Andropov, Soviet leader
Popularity of the name Yuri
Yuri in the United States
Yuri was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,400 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Yuri. Its rise began around 1968, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Yuri in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 231 births a year on average, against 164 in the five years before.
Yuri in France
Yuri was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 320 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Yuri. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Yuri in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 55 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Yuri
Names from the same generation as Yuri, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuri mean?
Russian Yuri comes from Georgios, Greek for "farmer". Japanese Yuri, a girl's name, means "lily".
What is the origin of the name Yuri?
Greek through Russian, or Japanese.
Is Yuri a girl's or a boy's name?
Yuri is a boy's name. In the United States, 61% of the babies named Yuri are girls.
How popular is the name Yuri?
In 2024, Yuri was the 1487th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 146 births.
What are the variants of the name Yuri?
Variants and related names of Yuri include Georges and Goran.
What are good sibling names for Yuri?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Althea, Elina, Margaux and Ines for a sister, Leandro, Lois, Ayman and Issa for a brother.
Who are famous people named Yuri?
Yuri Gagarin, cosmonaut; Yuri Andropov, Soviet leader.