Youlanda
A Dutch feminine variant of the name Yolanda, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 722 living Americans carry the first name Youlanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Youlanda today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Youlanda births was 1969 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Youlanda. 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.
People living today
722
~ 1 in 474,729 Americans
Peak year
1969
50 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1991 SSA rank
#15,441
Tracked since 1946
Census
Youlanda in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 579 people with the first name Youlanda, which placed it at #18,565 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,565
National first-name rank
People counted
579
579 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
82.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Youlanda
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Youlanda is Black at 82.2%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Hispanic (6.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Youlanda described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Youlanda at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American82.2% · 476
- White9.2% · 53
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 35
- Two or more races1.7% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 2
Popularity
Youlanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Youlanda from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 334 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Youlanda 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 Youlanda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Youlandas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Youlanda, while Tennessee, Michigan, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Youlanda
The name Youlanda is believed to have originated from the German language, derived from the Old High German name "Judit" or "Judith." It is a feminine form of the Hebrew name "Yehudit," which means "woman from Judea" or "she who will be praised." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various Germanic regions.
The earliest known record of the name Youlanda dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in medieval German texts and records. It was particularly common among noblewomen and aristocratic families during this period. The name's Germanic roots and association with nobility may have contributed to its widespread use across central and northern Europe.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Youlanda was Youlanda of Vianden (1180-1249), a noblewoman from the Duchy of Luxembourg. She was known for her influential role in the religious and political affairs of the region during the 13th century.
In the 14th century, Youlanda of Aragon (1384-1442), a member of the Spanish royal family, was an influential figure in the Kingdom of Aragon. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in diplomatic affairs.
During the Renaissance period, Youlanda of Savoy (1504-1568) was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance. She was a patron of the arts and played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of the time.
In the 17th century, Youlanda Gonzaga (1592-1654) was a notable Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of artists and intellectuals, and her influence on the cultural landscape of her time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Youlanda was Youlanda of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1781-1860), a German princess and member of the Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld dynasty. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of various charitable causes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Youlanda. While the name has Germanic roots and was particularly popular among nobility, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries.
People
Youlanda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Youlanda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Youlanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Youlanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 722 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Youlanda 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 474,729 US residents.
Is Youlanda a common name?
We classify Youlanda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 857 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Youlanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Youlanda was 1969, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Youlanda is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Youlanda in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 579 people with the name Youlanda, or 0.19 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,565 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Youlanda in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Youlanda?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Youlanda appears almost entirely female. Of the 569 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Youlanda?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Youlanda is Black at 82.2%. The next largest groups are White (9.2%) and Hispanic (6.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Youlanda most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Youlanda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.2% (476 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Youlanda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Youlanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Youlanda 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 Youlanda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Youlanda 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 Youlanda 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.
How common is the name Youlanda?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Youlanda, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.