Jurlene
A feminine name possibly derived from the English word "jewel".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Jurlene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jurlene today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jurlene births was 1936 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jurlene. 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 Jurlene is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jurlenes were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jurlene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1936
7 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1953 SSA rank
#6,080
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Jurlene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jurlene from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 22 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Jurlene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jurlene 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 Jurlene 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 Jurlene
The name Jurlene is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. Some scholars trace its roots back to the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human history. It is believed that the name may have derived from the Sumerian word "jurlu," which meant "radiant" or "luminous."
Another theory suggests that Jurlene has its origins in the Akkadian language, which was spoken in ancient Mesopotamia. According to this theory, the name may have derived from the Akkadian word "jurlennu," which referred to a type of precious gemstone or mineral. This lends the name an air of rarity and preciousness.
Interestingly, there are also some references to the name Jurlene in ancient Etruscan texts and inscriptions. The Etruscans were a highly advanced civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, and their language remains largely undeciphered. The presence of the name in their writings only adds to its enigmatic nature.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Jurlene can be found in a 6th-century manuscript from the Byzantine Empire. The manuscript mentions a woman named Jurlene, who was a renowned scholar and philosopher during that time period. Unfortunately, not much else is known about her life or achievements.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Jurlene. One such person was Jurlene of Antioch, a 12th-century mystic and healer who was renowned for her knowledge of herbal remedies and her ability to cure various ailments. Another was Jurlene de Montfort, a 13th-century noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was known for her generous support of writers and artists of her time.
In the realm of literature, there was Jurlene Dubois, a 16th-century French poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her poems were widely admired and celebrated during her lifetime.
The name also found its way into the annals of music history with Jurlene Marceau, a 17th-century French composer and musician who was renowned for her skill in playing the lute and composing beautiful melodies.
Finally, one cannot overlook the achievements of Jurlene Beaumont, a 19th-century British explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East, documenting her journeys and making significant contributions to the field of geography and cartography.
People
Jurlene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jurlene 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
Jurlene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jurlene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jurlene 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Jurlene a common name?
We classify Jurlene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jurlene most popular?
The single biggest year for Jurlene was 1936, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jurlene is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jurlene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jurlene 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.