Juris is a Latvian male given name of Baltic origin. The name is derived from the Proto-Baltic word "*jūras" which means "sea". In Latvian, Juris can be translated as "of the sea".
The name Juris has a long history in Latvia and other Baltic countries. It has been used for centuries and is considered one of the most popular names in these regions. Throughout history, many notable individuals have borne this name, including Juris Alunans, a 13th-century Latvian chronicler, and Juris Pūczs, a 17th-century nobleman.
Today, Juris remains a common name in Latvia and other Baltic countries, and it is often given to boys born into families with strong ties to their cultural heritage. The name continues to be associated with the sea and all its mysteries and wonders.
Here are some interesting statistics about the given name Juris:
According to U.S. birth records, Juris was a relatively uncommon name during the period from 1950 to 1964. The number of babies named Juris fluctuated each year within this time frame.
In 1950, there were only 5 births with the name Juris in the United States. The following year saw an increase to 8 births in 1951. This number remained steady at 8 births for two consecutive years, in 1952 and 1953.
However, there was a slight decrease in 1954 with only 7 babies named Juris that year. After that, the name's popularity seemed to fluctuate between 5 and 8 births per year until it dipped again to 5 births in both 1956 and 1964.
Over this 15-year period from 1950 to 1964, there were a total of 46 babies named Juris born in the United States. This name may have been more commonly used among specific communities or families during this time rather than being widely popular across the nation as a whole.