Declining since 2016.
Popularity of Julina since 1919
Babies named Julina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Julina's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Julina is a modern feminine name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1919, according to Social Security records. It saw its peak usage in 2013, though it has never been common enough to appear in the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2016, indicating a gradual decline in new registrations. Its origin is most likely a blend of the classic Julia and the fashionable suffix -lina, aligning with naming trends of the early 20th century that favored compound or elaborated forms. Julina remains a rare choice, never reaching a level of 1-in-N births recorded, and it has no strong association with any particular U.S. state. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality for parents seeking an uncommon name with familiar roots.
Julina likely arose in the early 20th century as a combination of the popular feminine name Julia (from the Roman gens Iulia, of uncertain meaning but often linked to Latin iuvenis 'young') and the suffix -lina or the name Lina. It may also be viewed as a feminine elaboration of Julian. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since 1919, with a small peak in 2013, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juli, Lina, Julie
Sibling names for Julina
Names that share Julina's style, for a brother or sister.
