Urline
A variant of the feminine name Ursula, derived from Latin meaning "little she-bear".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Urline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Urline today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Urline births was 1942 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Urline. 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 Urline is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Urlines were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Urline. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1942
5 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1942 SSA rank
#5,322
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Urline: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Urline 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 Urline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Urline
The name Urline has its origins in the Germanic language family, with roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "ur," meaning primordial or original, and the suffix "-lina," which denotes a diminutive or endearing form. The combination of these elements suggests that Urline was initially used to refer to someone who possessed an innate or ancient quality.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Urline can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a compilation of historical documents from the Kingdom of Saxony, which mentions an individual named Urlina in the year 1028. This suggests that the name was in use among Germanic populations during the High Middle Ages.
Throughout the centuries, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Urline. In the 13th century, Urline of Münsterberg (c. 1230-1292) was a Silesian noblewoman and the wife of Duke Bolko I of Opole. During the Renaissance period, Urline von Frundsberg (1499-1528) was a German noblewoman and a member of the influential Frundsberg family.
In the 17th century, Urline von Miltitz (1609-1672) was a German landowner and notable figure in the region of Saxony. Around the same time, Urline de Vergy (1619-1675) was a French noblewoman and governess to the children of King Louis XIV of France.
More recently, Urline Schulz (1892-1977) was a German artist and painter known for her landscapes and still-life works. She was active in the early 20th century and is considered a significant figure in the art scene of her time.
While the name Urline has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its historical roots and associations with nobility, art, and cultural significance make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich heritage.
People
Urline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Urline 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
Urline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Urline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Urline 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Urline a common name?
We classify Urline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% 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 Urline most popular?
The single biggest year for Urline was 1942, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Urline is about 82 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 Urline in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Urline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Urline 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 Urline still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Urline 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 Urline 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 are named Urline?
Find out how many Americans are named Urline on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.