Julysa
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Julie" and "Lisa".
Name Census estimates that about 57 living Americans carry the first name Julysa. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Julysa today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Julysa births was 2001 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Julysa. 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 Julysa. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
57
~ 1 in 6,013,234 Americans
Peak year
2001
10 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2006 SSA rank
#10,988
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Julysa: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Julysa from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 37 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Julysa 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 Julysa during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Julysas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Julysa
Julysa is a unique and intriguing given name with roots that can be traced back to various cultures and linguistic traditions. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, but scholars have proposed several theories about its etymology.
One plausible explanation suggests that Julysa is derived from the Latin word "Julius," which was a Roman family name. This name gained prominence during the reign of the Roman Empire and was associated with the Julian dynasty, including the infamous Julius Caesar. The suffix "-sa" could be a variation of the feminine ending "-a," implying that Julysa may have been a feminine form of the name Julius.
Another theory links Julysa to the Arabic language, where it may have originated as a combination of the words "julya" and "sa," meaning "noble" and "helper," respectively. This interpretation would give Julysa the meaning of "noble helper" or "noble protector." Some linguists also trace its roots to the Persian language, where it could have been derived from the word "jul," meaning "beautiful" or "radiant."
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Julysa are found in ancient texts and manuscripts from the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is believed that some of the earliest bearers of this name were women of noble birth or those associated with religious or spiritual traditions.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Julysa was a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 6th century AD. Her name was Julysa of Constantinople, and she was a prominent figure in the court of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Julysa al-Andalusia, a 10th-century Muslim scholar and poet from the Iberian Peninsula. She was renowned for her contributions to Arabic literature and her passionate defense of women's rights in education and intellectual pursuits.
In the 12th century, Julysa de Montfort was a French noblewoman who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade. She was known for her bravery and leadership on the battlefield, as well as her unwavering faith.
During the Renaissance period, Julysa Farnese was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was instrumental in commissioning several notable works of art, including sculptures and frescoes, which adorned her family's palace in Rome.
In more recent times, Julysa Battros was a renowned Syrian writer and activist who lived in the early 20th century. She was a pioneering voice for women's rights and education in the Middle East, advocating for social and political reforms through her literary works.
These are just a few examples of the diverse individuals who have borne the name Julysa throughout history, each leaving their mark on various disciplines and cultures.
People
Julysa + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Julysa 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
Julysa: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Julysa?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 57 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Julysa 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 6,013,234 US residents.
Is Julysa a common name?
We classify Julysa as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Julysa most popular?
The single biggest year for Julysa was 2001, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Julysa is about 25 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 Julysa in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Julysa a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Julysa 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 Julysa still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Julysa 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 Julysa 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 Americans are named Julysa?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.