Uri
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Every Uri since 1913 — 1,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Uri
Uri is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,984 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 1,395 American babies have been named Uri — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Uri stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Uri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 42 | #2,984 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,404 | 40 | #3,100 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,559 | 60 | #2,340 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,162 | 49 | #2,712 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,504 | 35 | #3,355 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,904 | 29 | #3,723 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,313 | 35 | #3,341 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,706 | 32 | #3,519 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,886 | 28 | #3,880 |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,067 | 26 | #4,087 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,922 | 29 | #3,768 |
| 2014 | — | — | 28 | #3,778 |
| 2013 | — | — | 37 | #3,056 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,711 | 19 | #5,027 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,500 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,855 | 38 | #3,069 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20,033 | 40 | #2,986 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,306 | 37 | #3,160 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,515 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,437 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,808 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,472 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,693 |
| 2002 | — | — | 26 | #3,446 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #5,133 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,558 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,775 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,790 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,210 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,601 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,202 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,818 |
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Famous people named Uri
- Uri Geller Magician · b. 1946
- Uri Avnery Writer · 1923–2018
- Uri Orlev Writer · b. 1931
- Uri Lupolianski Politician · b. 1951
- Uri Ariel Politician · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Uri mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
How popular is the name Uri in 2025?
Uri ranked #2,984 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Uri?
1,395 babies have been named Uri in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Uri most popular?
Uri peaked in 2023, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Uri a boy or girl name?
Uri is used for both: about 10% of babies named Uri have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Uri rising or falling?
Uri is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Uri?
Well-known people named Uri include Uri Geller (magician), Uri Avnery (writer), Uri Orlev (writer).