Jyri
A Finnish masculine name meaning "lively one" or "strong".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Jyri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jyri today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jyri births was 2019 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jyri. 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 Jyri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
2019
9 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#8,512
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Jyri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jyri 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 Jyri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jyri
The name Jyri has its origins in the Finnish language and culture. It is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means "farmer" or "earth-worker". The name likely came to Finland through the influence of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Middle Ages.
In Finnish, the name Jyri is a shortened form of the name Yrjö, which is the Finnish version of Georgios. The name was popularized in Finland during the medieval period and has remained a popular name throughout the country's history.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jyri can be found in the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. In the epic, Jyri is mentioned as a hero who helps to slay a powerful dragon. This reference dates back to the 19th century when the Kalevala was compiled from traditional Finnish folk tales and myths.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jyri. One of the most famous was Jyri Vilkunan (1899-1944), a Finnish cross-country skier who won three Olympic gold medals in the 1920s and 1930s. He is considered one of the greatest athletes in Finnish history.
Another notable Jyri was Jyri Kilpeläinen (1858-1917), a Finnish author and journalist who played a significant role in the Finnish nationalist movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was a prolific writer and helped to establish several influential Finnish newspapers and literary magazines.
In the realm of politics, Jyri Häkämies (1911-1961) was a prominent Finnish politician who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry from 1957 to 1959. He was also a member of the Finnish parliament for several decades and played a key role in shaping the country's agricultural policies.
Another notable Jyri was Jyri Lujanen (1911-1983), a Finnish athlete and sports administrator. He won a silver medal in the javelin throw at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and later served as the president of the Finnish Olympic Committee from 1964 to 1972.
Finally, Jyri Engeström (1876-1936) was a Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki and other parts of Finland in the early 20th century. His works were heavily influenced by the National Romantic style, which aimed to create a distinctly Finnish architectural aesthetic.
People
Jyri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jyri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jyri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jyri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jyri 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Jyri a common name?
We classify Jyri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jyri most popular?
The single biggest year for Jyri was 2019, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jyri is about 7 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 Jyri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jyri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jyri 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 Jyri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jyri 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 Jyri 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 Jyri?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.