Uldene
Rare feminine given name possibly derived from the Old English words "uld" meaning "old" and "dene" meaning "valley".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Uldene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Uldene today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Uldene births was 1921 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Uldene. 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 Uldene is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Uldenes were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Uldene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1921
10 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1930 SSA rank
#4,515
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Uldene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Uldene from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Uldene remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Uldene 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 Uldene 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 Uldene
The given name Uldene is an obscure and rare name with uncertain origins, but it is believed to have roots in the ancient Germanic languages spoken in what is now northern Europe. Some linguists suggest that the name may be derived from the Old Norse word "uldr," which means "age" or "eternity," combined with the suffix "-ene," indicating a feminine name.
While there is no definitive evidence of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures, a few historical records mention individuals bearing this name. One of the earliest known examples is Uldene von Hohenzollern, a noblewoman born in 1283 in the Duchy of Swabia (now part of modern-day Germany). She was a member of the influential Hohenzollern dynasty and played a role in various political and diplomatic affairs of the time.
In the 16th century, Uldene Welsbach was a prominent German artist known for her intricate woodcarvings and religious iconography. Born in 1521 in Nuremberg, she was a master craftsperson and many of her works can still be found in churches and museums across Europe.
Moving forward in time, Uldene Fairfax (1795-1878) was a British author and historian who wrote extensively about the English aristocracy and the events of the Napoleonic Wars. Her most notable work, "The Fairfax Chronicles," provided detailed accounts of her family's involvement in the political and military affairs of the time.
In the 20th century, Uldene Lippmann (1910-1992) was an American sculptor and artist who gained recognition for her abstract metal sculptures and public art installations. Her works can be found in various museums and public spaces across the United States.
Lastly, Uldene Boehm (1935-2018) was a German-born American dancer and choreographer who made significant contributions to the world of modern dance. She founded the Uldene Boehm Dance Company and taught at several prestigious dance schools throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Uldene throughout history, but as mentioned earlier, it remains a rare and somewhat enigmatic name with uncertain origins and limited historical references.
People
Uldene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Uldene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Uldene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Uldene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Uldene 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Uldene a common name?
We classify Uldene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Uldene most popular?
The single biggest year for Uldene was 1921, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Uldene is about 66 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 Uldene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Uldene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Uldene 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 Uldene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Uldene 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 Uldene 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 Uldene?
See how many Americans are named Uldene on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.