Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Zuri.
National Rank (2025)
#329
All-Time Peak Rank
#194 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
16,844
Unisex Distribution4.4% Boy / 95.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Zuri Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Zuri
According to SSA data, Zuri achieved its highest historical rank of #194 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,523 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 30.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Zuri scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+30.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,523Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
40Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:56
1980s:208
1990s:522
2000s:1,239
2010s:7,024
2020s:7,795
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesZu-ri
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with Z, a letter used by only 2.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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