Jurlean
Feminine name possibly derived from French words related to brightness or brilliance.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jurlean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jurlean today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jurlean births was 1939 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jurlean. 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
- • The typical person named Jurlean is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jurleans were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jurlean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1939
7 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1952 SSA rank
#5,961
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Jurlean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jurlean from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Jurlean remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jurlean 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 Jurlean 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 Jurlean
The name Jurlean finds its origins in the French language, specifically deriving from the word "jour," which means "day." It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century, in rural regions of northern France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jurlean can be found in a medieval French folk tale from the 16th century, where a character bears this moniker. However, the name's popularity remained relatively obscure until the 17th century, when it gained traction among the French nobility.
In the early 18th century, a notable figure named Jurlean Dubois (1680-1752) rose to prominence as a renowned philosopher and writer. His works, which explored themes of enlightenment and humanism, were widely read across Europe and contributed to the name's gradual spread beyond France.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jurlean was Jurlean Fournier (1724-1801), a French botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. Her extensive collection of preserved plant specimens is still housed in the National Museum of Natural History in Paris.
Transitioning to the 19th century, Jurlean Bouvier (1810-1889) was a prominent French artist known for her exquisite landscape paintings. Her works were celebrated for capturing the beauty and tranquility of the French countryside, and several of her paintings are housed in prestigious art galleries across Europe.
In the early 20th century, Jurlean Montfort (1892-1972) was a notable French engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the Eiffel Tower. His innovative designs and calculations were instrumental in ensuring the structural integrity and stability of this iconic Parisian landmark.
Despite its French origins, the name Jurlean has also found its way into other cultures and languages over the centuries, albeit with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its core meaning and connection to the concept of "day" or "daylight" have remained consistent throughout its historical journey.
People
Jurlean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jurlean 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
Jurlean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jurlean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jurlean 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jurlean a common name?
We classify Jurlean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jurlean most popular?
The single biggest year for Jurlean was 1939, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jurlean is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jurlean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jurlean 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.