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.
"The name Juris experienced a spike in popularity between 1951 and 1953 with eight births each year, but it dropped off thereafter, with only five births recorded in 1954 and no births recorded in the following years until 1964 when there were again five births. Overall, there were forty-six babies named Juris born between 1950 and 1964."