How Many People Are Named Yury?

Complete statistics for the name Yury: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Yury
Very Rare
Russian

Yury is a rare female name with origins in Russian culture, making it stand out among the crowd. Only 1 in 1,629,977 Americans share this unique moniker, with just 202 people bearing it today. The name reached its peak popularity in 1985 when 18 babies were given this name.

~202
Living in US
1 in 1,629,977
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Russian origin, meaning 'ruler'
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Ambitious
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

391,805
Worldwide Bearers
#2,641
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
285,239
🇧🇾 Belarus
28,163
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
19,051
🇮🇱 Israel
11,112
🇨🇴 Colombia
10,662
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
7,608
🇺🇸 United States
3,379
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,964
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,718
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
2,445

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
17 (8%)
♀ Female
186 (92%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
51
Would be under 30 (25%)
156
Would be 30–60 (75%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 207 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Yury Through the Generations

Yury's journey through the generations reflects a stable presence rather than explosive growth. With only 202 individuals carrying this name in the United States today, it's clear that Yury remains a niche choice. Born in 1985, the year saw 18 births, marking the highest point of its popularity. Today, the age distribution shows a significant portion of Yury's adherents are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady flow of new parents embracing this name over the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 63

⭐ Famous People Named Yury

Jury, Jurij, Iurii, Iouri, Yury, Yuri, Youri, Yurii, Yuriy or Yurij is the Slavic form of the masculine given name George; it is derived directly from the Greek form Georgios and related to Polish Jerzy, Czech Jiří, and Slovak and Croatian Juraj, akin to Spanish and Portuguese Jorge, and German Jürgen, and assimilated in modern forms such as German and Italian Juri, Portuguese Iúri, Estonian Jüri, and Dutch Joeri.…

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✨ Similar Names to Yury

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yury's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Yury

How Many People Have the Name Yury?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 202 people in the United States currently share the name Yury. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,629,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yury a Common or Rare Name?

Yury 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 Yury Mean?

Yury means "Russian origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yury in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.

When Was Yury Most Popular?

The name Yury reached peak popularity in 1985, with 18 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Yury?

Approximately 202 people named Yury live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 207. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,629,977 Americans.

Is Yury a rare name?

Yury is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,629,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yury mean?

Yury means "Russian origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Yury more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Yury are male and 92% are female.

When was Yury most popular?

Yury peaked in 1985 with 18 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US202
All-Time Births207
1 in X1 in 1,629,977
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1985
World Rank#2,641
Male %8%
Female %92%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.