Euriah
A rare masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Euriah. It is a predominantly male name (94.9% of registrations). The average person named Euriah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Euriah births was 2024 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Euriah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Euriah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2024
11 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,372
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Euriah
Euriah leans heavily male at 94.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Euriah as a male name
- Ranked #7,372 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (11 births)
Euriah as a female name
- Ranked #18,019 in 2006
- 5 female births in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (5 births)
Popularity
Euriah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Euriah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Euriah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Euriah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Euriah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Euriah
The given name Euriah is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, deriving its roots from the biblical name Uriah, which means "the Lord is my light" or "flame of the Lord." This name has its origins in ancient Judaic culture and can be traced back to the Old Testament of the Bible.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Euriah can be found in the Book of Samuel, where Uriah the Hittite, a soldier in the army of King David, is mentioned. This biblical reference dates back to around the 10th century BCE, attesting to the antiquity of the name.
Throughout history, the name Euriah has undergone various spelling variations, such as Uriah, Urijah, and Uriyah, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions and time periods.
In the 16th century, during the Protestant Reformation, the name Euriah gained prominence among certain Christian communities, particularly those influenced by the teachings of Martin Luther and the emphasis on studying the Bible in its original languages.
One notable figure bearing the name Euriah was Euriah Nuttall (1789-1876), a British missionary and linguist who worked extensively in the South Pacific islands, translating the Bible into various Polynesian languages.
Another significant individual with the name Euriah was Euriah D. Jones (1812-1890), an American clergyman and abolitionist who played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom.
In the literary world, Euriah Hedding (1780-1872) was an American Methodist bishop and author, known for his influential works on religious doctrine and church governance.
The name Euriah also found its way into the world of politics, with Euriah M. Stout (1829-1905), a prominent American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Despite its biblical origins and historical significance, the name Euriah has become relatively uncommon in modern times, perhaps due to its unique spelling and pronunciation. However, its rich heritage and profound meaning continue to resonate with those who appreciate the cultural and linguistic traditions from which it emerged.
People
Euriah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Euriah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Euriah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Euriah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Euriah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Euriah a common name?
We classify Euriah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Euriah most popular?
The single biggest year for Euriah was 2024, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Euriah is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Euriah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Euriah a male name?
Yes, 94.9% of people registered as Euriah in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Euriah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Euriah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Euriah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Euriah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.