Julina
A feminine Latin name derived from Julius, meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded".
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the first name Julina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Julina today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Julina births was 2007 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Julina. 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.
People living today
445
~ 1 in 770,234 Americans
Peak year
2007
20 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,703
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Julina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Julina from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 128 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Julina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Julina 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 Julina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Julinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Julina
The name Julina is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Julia, which ultimately traces its roots back to the ancient Roman family name Julius. It is believed that the Julius name lineage originated from the Greek word 'ioulos', meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youth'.
Julina emerged as a diminutive form of Julia, with the addition of the suffix '-ina', a common practice in Latin and Italian names to create affectionate or diminutive versions. This variant form gained popularity during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy and parts of Europe influenced by Italian culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Julina can be found in the 13th century, when it appears in Italian historical records and literary works. During the Renaissance, the name gained further prominence, with notable figures such as Julina Giuliani (1514-1588), an Italian painter and nun from Bologna.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Julina. In the 16th century, Julina Sapita (1548-1618) was a renowned Italian painter and engraver from Bologna. In the 18th century, Julina Arrabbiata (1721-1796) was an Italian opera singer and composer who performed in various European courts.
Moving into the 19th century, Julina Maria Ingres (1818-1849) was the daughter of the famous French Neoclassical painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. In the early 20th century, Julina Zapata (1905-1986) was a Mexican artist and painter, known for her colorful depictions of indigenous Mexican culture.
Another notable figure was Julina Carneiro de Mendonça (1901-1982), a Brazilian writer and poet who played a significant role in the Brazilian literary movement known as 'Modernismo'. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
While the name Julina has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has since been adopted and adapted across various regions and languages, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence that has shaped the evolution of names throughout history.
People
Julina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Julina 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
Julina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Julina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 445 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Julina 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 770,234 US residents.
Is Julina a common name?
We classify Julina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 469 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Julina most popular?
The single biggest year for Julina was 2007, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Julina is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Julina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Julina 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.