Juelze
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Juelze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Juelze today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Juelze births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Juelze. 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 Juelze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,541
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Juelze: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Juelze 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 Juelze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Juelze
The given name Juelze is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with roots tracing back to the 5th century CE. It is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "jul," which referred to a pagan midwinter festival celebrated by various Germanic tribes. This festival was later assimilated into the Christian celebration of Christmas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar name can be found in the 8th century CE, with the Old High German name "Juliza." This name is believed to be a diminutive form derived from "jul" and may have been used as a nickname or endearment for individuals born around the time of the midwinter festival.
In the 11th century CE, the name "Juelze" appears in various medieval Germanic texts, often associated with individuals of noble or aristocratic lineage. One notable example is Juelze von Hohenzollern (1025-1089), a German noblewoman and influential figure in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Juelze maintained a presence, albeit relatively rare, across various Germanic regions. One notable bearer of the name was Juelze von Aachen (1198-1267), a renowned German poet and troubadour who traveled extensively throughout Europe, leaving a lasting impact on the literary traditions of the time.
In the 16th century, the name Juelze gained some prominence in the Netherlands, with records indicating a Dutch merchant named Juelze van Dijk (1529-1602) who established successful trading routes between Amsterdam and the Baltic regions.
Another notable figure bearing the name Juelze was the German artist and engraver Juelze Bauer (1670-1738), whose intricate engravings and etchings were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the arts during the Baroque period.
It is important to note that while the name Juelze has a rich historical lineage, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout the centuries, with few records of its widespread usage outside of specific regions and time periods.
People
Juelze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Juelze 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
Juelze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Juelze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Juelze 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 Juelze a common name?
We classify Juelze 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Juelze most popular?
The single biggest year for Juelze was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Juelze is about 18 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 Juelze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Juelze a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Juelze 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 Juelze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Juelze 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 Juelze 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 people are named Juelze?
Want to know how many Americans are named Juelze? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.