Yulander
An invented name combining elements meaning "youth" and "lander" (one who comes to land).
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Yulander. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yulander today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yulander births was 1969 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yulander. 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 Yulander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1969
5 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1973 SSA rank
#9,795
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Yulander: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yulander from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yulander 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 Yulander 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 Yulander
The name Yulander has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "yulander," which translates to "one who is blessed by the gods." This name was particularly popular among the affluent and influential families of the Etruscan society.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Yulander can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in the ancient city of Tarquinia, which was a prominent center of Etruscan culture and art. The name was often bestowed upon children as a symbol of divine favor and protection.
During the Roman Empire, the Etruscan culture was gradually assimilated into the Roman way of life. However, some Etruscan names, including Yulander, managed to survive and were occasionally used by Roman families with Etruscan ancestry. One notable figure from this period was Yulander Tiberius, a Roman senator who lived in the 2nd century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Yulander resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and the Mediterranean region. One prominent figure was Yulander of Genoa, a renowned merchant and explorer who embarked on numerous voyages across the Mediterranean Sea in the 13th century.
During the Renaissance, the name Yulander experienced a resurgence in popularity among Italian nobility. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Yulander de' Medici, a member of the powerful Medici family who lived in Florence during the 15th century. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his support for the city's cultural and intellectual growth.
Another notable figure who bore the name Yulander was Yulander Ferrero, an Italian painter and architect from the 16th century. He was renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs, which can still be seen in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
While the name Yulander has its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization, it has managed to endure and transcend cultural boundaries over the centuries. The name's rich history and association with divine blessings and prosperity have contributed to its enduring appeal and fascination.
People
Yulander + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yulander 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
Yulander: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yulander?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yulander 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Yulander a common name?
We classify Yulander as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yulander most popular?
The single biggest year for Yulander was 1969, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yulander is about 54 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 Yulander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yulander a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yulander 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 Yulander still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yulander 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 Yulander 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 Yulander?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.