girl's name
Yuriko
yoo-REE-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 766
Yuriko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Yuriko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 42 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yuriko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 258 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 121 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Yuriko?
In 2024, Yuriko was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Yuriko Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Yuriko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yuriko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yuriko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yuriko
- Japanese yoo-REE-koh
Sibling Names for Yuriko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yuriko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yuriko
How popular is the name Yuriko?
In 2024, Yuriko was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Yuriko a girl's or a boy's name?
Yuriko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yuriko?
Yuriko has 3 syllables.
When was Yuriko most popular?
Yuriko peaked in 1923, when 42 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.