Holding steady.
Popularity of Julaine since 1925
Babies named Julaine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Julaine's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 24 |
| 1930s | 112 |
| 1940s | 152 |
| 1950s | 181 |
| 1960s | 140 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Julaine first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925, a period when creative feminine names were becoming more fashionable. Its peak year was 1938, after which usage declined and stabilized. The name never entered the top 1000, remaining an uncommon choice throughout its history. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with no significant resurgence. Julaine is most often interpreted as a blend of Julie and Elaine, giving it a delicate, melodic quality. It has no strong geographic concentration, as top states are not recorded, suggesting broad but very sparse use across the country. For parents seeking a name that is distinctive yet familiar in sound, Julaine offers a rare alternative to more common Julie-derived names.
Julaine is a modern coinage that likely arose as a feminine elaboration of Julian (from Latin Julianus, belonging to the Julius family) or a blend of Julie (French form of Julia) and Elaine (Old French form of Helen). It appears sporadically in the United States starting in the early 20th century, following a pattern of creating distinctive feminine names by adding or combining familiar elements. The name has never been widely used, reflecting its status as a creative, non-traditional choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Julie, Laine
Sibling names for Julaine
Names that share Julaine's style, for a brother or sister.
