boy's name
Jiri
YIR-zhee (Czech)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 37
Jiri is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2007, when 4 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jiri Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Jiri?
In 2015, Jiri was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Jiri Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jiri
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jiri Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jiri over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jiri
- Czech YIR-zhee
Sibling Names for Jiri
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jiri — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jiri
How popular is the name Jiri?
In 2015, Jiri was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Jiri a girl's or a boy's name?
Jiri is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jiri?
Jiri has 2 syllables.
When was Jiri most popular?
Jiri peaked in 2007, when 4 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.