Urlin
A name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from a surname.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Urlin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Urlin today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Urlin births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Urlin. 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 Urlin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,547
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Urlin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Urlin 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 Urlin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Urlin
The name Urlin has its origins in ancient Celtic cultures, with linguistic roots tracing back to the Brittonic languages spoken in parts of Britain and continental Europe during the Iron Age and Roman era. The name is believed to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root *ur-lio, meaning "wild" or "untamed," potentially referring to a fierce or spirited individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Urlin can be found in the Insular Celtic Ogham script, a primitive alphabet used for inscriptions and writing in early medieval Ireland and Britain. An Ogham inscription from the 5th century CE, discovered in County Kerry, Ireland, includes the name "Urlinos," which is likely a variant spelling of Urlin.
In the rich tapestry of Welsh mythology, there is a figure named Urlin, son of Gwydion and Arianrhod, who plays a significant role in the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi. This Urlin is described as a formidable warrior and shapeshifter, capable of transforming into various animals and creatures.
During the Middle Ages, the name Urlin appeared in several historical records and chronicles. One notable bearer was Urlin of Reims, a 9th-century Frankish scholar and theologian who served as the Archbishop of Reims from 825 to 835 CE. He was a prominent figure in the Carolingian Renaissance and played a crucial role in the education and cultural revival of the era.
Another historical figure bearing the name Urlin was Urlin of Lucca, an Italian monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of canon law and his writings on ecclesiastical matters.
In the realm of literature, the name Urlin appears in the works of the renowned Welsh poet and scholar Dafydd ap Gwilym (c. 1315–1370 CE). One of his poems, "Cywydd y Gal," mentions a character named Urlin, further solidifying the name's presence in medieval Welsh culture.
Fast-forwarding to the 16th century, we find Urlin Laufeur, a French physician and botanist born in 1535. He made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and published several works on the subject, including "Herbarium Plantarum Vivarium" in 1587.
While the name Urlin may not be as prevalent today as it once was, its rich historical tapestry and linguistic roots in ancient Celtic cultures make it a fascinating subject of study for onomatologists and historians alike.
People
Urlin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Urlin 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
Urlin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Urlin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Urlin 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 - US residents.
Is Urlin a common name?
We classify Urlin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Urlin most popular?
The single biggest year for Urlin was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Urlin is about 0 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 Urlin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Urlin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Urlin in the SSA data are male. 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 Urlin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Urlin 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 Urlin 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 people have Urlin as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.