Yulunda
An invented feminine name possibly derived from Russian name elements.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Yulunda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yulunda today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yulunda births was 1972 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yulunda. 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 Yulunda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1972
6 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1972 SSA rank
#8,280
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Yulunda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yulunda 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 Yulunda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 11 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yulunda
Yulunda is a name with roots tracing back to ancient Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization located in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The name is believed to derive from the Sumerian words "yul" meaning "protection" and "unda" meaning "life", collectively suggesting a meaning of "protector of life" or "guardian of life".
This name first appeared in cuneiform inscriptions on clay tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE, during the height of the Sumerian civilization. It was initially used as a title or epithet for deities associated with fertility, childbirth, and the protection of infants and mothers. Over time, it transitioned into a personal name bestowed upon individuals, particularly those born under auspicious astrological circumstances or those dedicated to religious service.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yulunda was a high priestess of the goddess Inanna, who lived in the ancient city of Uruk around 2300 BCE. Her name is etched on a ceremonial tablet discovered in the ruins of a temple dedicated to the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.
In the 8th century BCE, a renowned scribe and scholar named Yulunda is mentioned in the annals of the Assyrian Empire. He was celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and translation of ancient Sumerian texts, ensuring the continuity of knowledge from one civilization to the next.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from 247 BCE to 224 CE, a prominent military commander named Yulunda is recorded as leading victorious campaigns against the Roman legions. His exploits are documented in the writings of the historian Cassius Dio.
In the 4th century CE, a Christian mystic and hermit named Yulunda lived in the deserts of Syria. Her life of asceticism and spiritual devotion was chronicled by the early Church fathers, and she was revered for her piety and wisdom.
In the 11th century, a renowned poet and philosopher named Yulunda flourished in the courts of the Seljuk Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated and influenced generations of poets and thinkers.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Yulunda, a name steeped in ancient origins and rich cultural significance.
People
Yulunda + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yulunda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yulunda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yulunda 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Yulunda a common name?
We classify Yulunda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yulunda most popular?
The single biggest year for Yulunda was 1972, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yulunda is about 53 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 Yulunda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yulunda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yulunda 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 Yulunda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yulunda 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 Yulunda 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 called Yulunda?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.