Jull
A variant spelling of the Norman French name Juilliet meaning "born in July".
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the first name Jull. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jull today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jull births was 1979 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jull. 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
137
~ 1 in 2,501,856 Americans
Peak year
1979
13 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1986 SSA rank
#10,080
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Jull: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jull from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Jull remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jull 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 Jull during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jull
The name Jull has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, where it was derived from the root word "jul," which means "to celebrate." This word is believed to have been associated with the pagan winter solstice celebrations that predated the Christian tradition of Christmas.
In the early medieval period, the name Jull was commonly used in various Germanic regions, including present-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia. It was often given to children born during the winter months, as a nod to the traditional celebrations of that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jull can be found in the Codex Argenteus, an important manuscript from the 6th century containing portions of the Gothic Bible translation by Wulfila. This text includes several references to individuals named Jull, suggesting the name's widespread usage among the Gothic people of that era.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jull remained popular in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Germanic influences. Notable historical figures bearing this name include Jull the Skald, a renowned Norse poet from the 9th century, and Jull of Mainz, a German cleric and scholar who lived in the 11th century.
In the Renaissance period, the name Jull gained prominence in certain artistic circles. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Jull Brueghel the Elder, a Flemish Renaissance painter born in 1568, known for his intricate and detailed landscapes and still-life works.
As time progressed, the name Jull spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 18th century, Jull Verne, a French explorer and writer born in 1728, gained recognition for his detailed accounts of his travels throughout the Americas.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Jull was Jull Sibelius, the renowned Finnish composer born in 1865, whose works, such as the Finlandia symphony, became celebrated masterpieces of the Romantic era.
While the name Jull has maintained a presence throughout various historical periods, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names of Germanic origin. Nevertheless, its rich heritage and connection to ancient celebrations and traditions have contributed to its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Jull + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jull 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
Jull: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jull?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jull 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 2,501,856 US residents.
Is Jull a common name?
We classify Jull as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jull most popular?
The single biggest year for Jull was 1979, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jull is about 50 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 Jull in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jull a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jull 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.
Is Jull still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jull 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 Jull 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 Jull?
Find out how many people share the name Jull on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.