Juelene
A feminine given name of uncertain origin, potentially related to Julia.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Juelene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Juelene today is around 83 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Juelene births was 1946 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Juelene. 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
- • The typical person named Juelene is about 83 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Juelenes were born before 1953.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Juelene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1946
5 babies that year
Average age
83
years old
1947 SSA rank
#5,687
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Juelene: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Juelene 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 Juelene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Juelene
Juelene is a feminine given name that is believed to have originated from a combination of the names Julia and Helene. Its roots can be traced back to Ancient Rome and Greece.
The name Julia finds its origin in the ancient Roman family name Iulius, which is derived from the Greek word ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded" or "soft, tender". This name was famously borne by several members of the illustrious Julio-Claudian dynasty, including the Roman emperor Julius Caesar.
Helene, on the other hand, is the French form of the Greek name Helene, which means "bright, shining one". It is associated with the beautiful Helen of Troy, whose abduction by Paris sparked the Trojan War depicted in Homer's Iliad.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Juelene can be found in historical records from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable bearer of this name was Juelene Plumb (1892-1977), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway productions.
Another historical figure with the name Juelene was Juelene Holt (1905-1998), an American painter and illustrator known for her works depicting the American West and Native American culture.
In the literary realm, Juelene Howell (1918-2003) was an American author who wrote several novels and short stories, including the award-winning work "The Keening".
Moving to the world of music, Juelene Morrow (1926-2018) was an American jazz singer and actress who performed with renowned musicians like Duke Ellington and Count Basie.
Lastly, Juelene Beck (1942-2022) was a prominent American environmentalist and activist who played a significant role in the protection of the California coastline and the establishment of various national parks.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Juelene throughout history, showcasing its diverse and rich cultural heritage.
People
Juelene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Juelene 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
Juelene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Juelene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Juelene 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Juelene a common name?
We classify Juelene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Juelene most popular?
The single biggest year for Juelene was 1946, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Juelene is about 83 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Juelene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Juelene in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.