Yulitza
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "little Julia".
Name Census estimates that about 201 living Americans carry the first name Yulitza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yulitza today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yulitza births was 2002 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yulitza. 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
201
~ 1 in 1,705,245 Americans
Peak year
2002
18 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,623
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Yulitza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yulitza from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 110 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yulitza 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 Yulitza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yulitzas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yulitza
The given name Yulitza is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language, with roots that can be traced back to the late medieval period. It is a feminine name that is thought to be derived from the Latin name "Julia," which itself has roots in the ancient Roman gens (clan) name "Iulius."
In its earliest form, Yulitza was likely a diminutive or pet name derived from Julia, possibly emerging in the regions of Spain where Latin influences were particularly strong. The addition of the suffix "-itza" may have been a regional variation or a way to create a distinct, affectionate form of the name.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Yulitza in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the name Julia suggests a long and storied history. Julia was a common name among Roman nobility and was borne by several notable figures, including the mother of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yulitza can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a woman named Yulitza de Mendoza is mentioned in the late 15th century. This suggests that the name was in use, at least in certain regions of Spain, by that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Yulitza. One such person was Yulitza Ambrósio (1503-1569), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception in Seville. Another was Yulitza Garcés (1781-1854), a Chilean revolutionary who played a crucial role in the struggle for independence from Spanish rule.
In the realm of literature, the name Yulitza is associated with the Spanish poet and playwright Yulitza Fernández (1892-1972), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. In the field of music, Yulitza Ramírez (1920-2001) was a renowned Mexican singer and actress who helped popularize the ranchera genre.
Lastly, in the world of sports, Yulitza González (born 1976) is a former professional tennis player from Venezuela who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 35 in the world and won several titles on the WTA Tour.
People
Yulitza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yulitza 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
Yulitza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yulitza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 201 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yulitza 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 1,705,245 US residents.
Is Yulitza a common name?
We classify Yulitza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 204 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yulitza most popular?
The single biggest year for Yulitza was 2002, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yulitza is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yulitza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yulitza 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.
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.