How Many People Are Named Yuriy?
Complete statistics for the name Yuriy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yuriy is a rare Russian name that means 'ruler' or 'leader'. Only 199 people named Yuriy live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,655,426 Americans. The majority of people named Yuriy are under 30, with the peak year being 2001.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 202 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yuriy Through the Generations
Yuriy, a name that's been around since the early 2000s, saw its highest popularity in 2001 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, there are 199 people named Yuriy in the United States, with most of them being under 30 years old. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with only a few individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. The name's slow decline reflects its status as a newer-generation choice, with 96% of those named Yuriy falling into the under-30 bracket.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yuriy's Russian roots
📄 About the Name Yuriy
How Many People Have the Name Yuriy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 199 people in the United States currently share the name Yuriy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,655,426 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yuriy a Common or Rare Name?
Yuriy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yuriy Mean?
Yuriy means "ruler" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yuriy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Yuriy Most Popular?
The name Yuriy reached peak popularity in 2001, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yuriy?
Approximately 199 people named Yuriy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 202. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,655,426 Americans.
Is Yuriy a rare name?
Yuriy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,655,426 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yuriy mean?
Yuriy means "ruler" and comes from Russian origins.
Is Yuriy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Yuriy are male and 0% are female.
When was Yuriy most popular?
Yuriy peaked in 2001 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.