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Youlander

Of Latin origin, meaning "one who journeys across lands".

Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Youlander. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Youlander today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Youlander births was 1968 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Youlander. 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 Youlander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

4

~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans

Peak year

1968

5 babies that year

Average age

62

years old

1968 SSA rank

#8,191

Tracked since 1968

Popularity

Youlander: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

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

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1960s055

Origin

Meaning and history of Youlander

The name Youlander has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "you" meaning "to be" and "lander" meaning "wanderer" or "traveler." Together, the name can be interpreted as "one who wanders" or "one who is on a journey."

In the early days of Sumerian civilization, the name Youlander was often given to children born into nomadic tribes or families of traders and merchants, as it symbolized their way of life and the constant movement that characterized their existence. The name was also associated with a sense of adventure and exploration, as those who wandered often encountered new lands and peoples.

The earliest known record of the name Youlander appears in a cuneiform tablet from the city of Uruk, dating back to approximately 2800 BCE. This tablet is believed to be a record of births and names within the city's population. It is one of the earliest examples of written language and provides valuable insight into the naming practices of the Sumerians.

Throughout history, there have been notable individuals who bore the name Youlander. One of the earliest recorded was Youlander of Akkad, a renowned trader and explorer who lived around 2300 BCE. He is said to have traveled extensively throughout the ancient Near East, establishing trade routes and forging relationships with various cultures.

Another significant figure was Youlander the Scribe, a Sumerian scholar who lived in the city of Nippur during the 21st century BCE. He was renowned for his vast knowledge and his contributions to the preservation of Sumerian literature and mythology. His works, which were inscribed on clay tablets, have provided invaluable insights into the culture and beliefs of the ancient Sumerians.

In the 7th century BCE, there was a Persian prince named Youlander, who was known for his bravery and skill in battle. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Persian Empire under the reign of Cyrus the Great.

During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter and architect named Youlander Bresciani (1470-1545) gained acclaim for his frescoes and architectural designs in various cities across Italy. His works were greatly admired for their attention to detail and their incorporation of classical elements.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was a British explorer named Youlander Whitworth (1820-1892) who led several expeditions to Africa and the Middle East. He is credited with mapping previously uncharted territories and documenting the cultures and languages of the regions he visited.

People

Youlander + last name combinations

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FAQ

Youlander: questions and answers

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

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Youlander 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 85,688,585 US residents.

Is Youlander a common name?

We classify Youlander as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Youlander most popular?

The single biggest year for Youlander was 1968, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Youlander is about 62 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 Youlander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Youlander a female name?

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

Yes. The SSA still recorded Youlander 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 Youlander 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 Youlander as a first name?

For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Youlander on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.

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