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Jurline

A French feminine name of unknown meaning or origin.

Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Jurline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jurline today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jurline births was 1930 (12 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jurline. 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 Jurline is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jurlines were born before 1956.
  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jurline. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

36

~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans

Peak year

1930

12 babies that year

Average age

80

years old

1954 SSA rank

#6,151

Tracked since 1921

Popularity

Jurline: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jurline from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 43 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Jurline remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

036912192519301935194019451950

Decades

Jurline 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 Jurline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1920s02020
1930s04343
1940s02929
1950s02424

Origin

Meaning and history of Jurline

The name Jurline is a relatively obscure and unique given name with uncertain origins. Its etymology and historical significance remain ambiguous due to the lack of substantial evidence and records. However, some scholars suggest that it might have originated from an amalgamation of various linguistic roots, potentially deriving from a combination of Germanic and French influences.

One possible theory traces the name's roots to the Old Germanic word "jur," which means "youth" or "young," and the French suffix "-line," denoting a feminine form. This combination could suggest a meaning along the lines of "young woman" or "youthful female." However, this theory remains speculative and lacks definitive historical documentation.

Another hypothesis proposes that Jurline might have emerged as a variation or diminutive of the more common name Julia, which has Latin origins and means "youthful" or "downy-bearded." This connection, although plausible, is tenuous and lacks substantial historical evidence to support it conclusively.

Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Jurline are scarce and scattered, making it challenging to pinpoint its exact origins or trace its evolution over time. However, a few notable individuals bearing this unique moniker can be found in various historical records.

One such individual was Jurline Ambrose, a French philosopher and writer who lived in the late 15th century. Her work, "Treatise on the Nature of the Soul," gained some recognition during the Renaissance period, albeit within a limited circle of scholars.

In the 18th century, there is a record of Jurline Beaumont, a French noblewoman and philanthropist known for her contributions to various charitable organizations in Paris. Her efforts in supporting the underprivileged and advocating for social reforms were well-documented.

Moving forward in time, the 19th century saw the birth of Jurline Delacroix, a renowned French painter and artist whose vibrant landscapes and portraiture garnered critical acclaim during her lifetime (1810-1887).

Additionally, Jurline Fairchild, an American suffragette and women's rights activist from the late 19th century, played a significant role in the fight for women's voting rights and gender equality (1845-1923).

Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was Jurline Forsythe, a British novelist and poet whose literary works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition (1901-1978).

While the name Jurline remains relatively uncommon throughout history, these few documented individuals serve as examples of its sporadic usage and potential cultural significance across different eras and regions. However, due to the scarcity of records and definitive evidence, much of the name's origins and deeper historical context remain shrouded in mystery.

People

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FAQ

Jurline: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jurline?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jurline 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 9,520,954 US residents.

Is Jurline a common name?

We classify Jurline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jurline most popular?

The single biggest year for Jurline was 1930, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jurline is about 80 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 Jurline in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jurline a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jurline 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 Jurline still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jurline 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 Jurline 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 common is the name Jurline?

For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Jurline on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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