Holding steady.
Popularity of Juleen since 1934
Babies named Juleen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Juleen's real moment was 1945.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 28 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Juleen is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1934, during a period when compound names and feminine suffixes like -leen were fashionable. Its peak popularity occurred in 1945, which aligns with the postwar baby boom, though it never achieved a national rank. Since then, usage has remained stable at very low levels, and it is not recorded among the top names in any specific state. Juleen is best understood as a variant of the more established Juliana, but with a distinctively modern, coined feel. Its meaning, though uncertain, is typically associated with youth, via the Julie root. Parents choosing Juleen today would likely be drawn to its vintage yet uncommon quality.
Juleen likely originated as a modern coinage in the early 20th century, blending Julie (a feminine form of Julius) with the popular suffix -leen, found in names like Eileen and Kathleen. It may also be a variant of Juliana, derived from Latin Iulianus, which itself comes from Iulius (of the Julian family). The name saw modest use in the 1940s, peaking in 1945, but never entered widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jules, Julie, Lee
Sibling names for Juleen
Names that share Juleen's style, for a brother or sister.
