Julein
A feminine name of French origin meaning "youthful".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Julein. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Julein today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Julein births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Julein. 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 Julein. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#11,626
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Julein: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Julein 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 Julein 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Julein
The given name Julein has its roots in the ancient Germanic language, originating from the Proto-Germanic word "jewil", which meant "joyful" or "happy". This name was widely used among the Germanic tribes that inhabited parts of central and northern Europe during the early medieval period.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Julein can be traced back to the 6th century CE, when it was mentioned in historical records of the Frankish Kingdom. One notable figure bearing this name was Julein of Auxerre, a Frankish monk and scholar who lived in the late 6th century and is credited with establishing one of the earliest monastic schools in what is now modern-day France.
In the 8th century, the name Julein gained popularity among the Saxons, a Germanic tribe that inhabited parts of present-day northern Germany and the Netherlands. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Julein of Verden, a Saxon nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Saxon Wars against the Frankish king Charlemagne in the late 8th century.
During the High Middle Ages, the name Julein spread to other regions of Europe, particularly in the areas influenced by Germanic culture. In the 12th century, a Julein of Saxony was recorded as a prominent scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris.
In the 15th century, a Julein of Wittenberg, a German monk and theologian, was known for his contributions to the Reformation movement in Europe. He was a contemporary of Martin Luther and played a role in the translation of the Bible into German.
Another notable figure was Julein de Medici, an Italian Renaissance artist and architect who lived in the 16th century and was a member of the powerful Medici family of Florence. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
While the name Julein has roots in Germanic language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various forms across different regions and time periods, reflecting the cultural exchanges and influences that have shaped the evolution of names throughout history.
People
Julein + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Julein 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
Julein: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Julein?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Julein 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Julein a common name?
We classify Julein as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Julein most popular?
The single biggest year for Julein was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Julein is about 19 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 Julein in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Julein a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Julein 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 Julein still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Julein 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 Julein 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 have the name Julein?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Julein on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.