How Many People Are Named Jurgen?

Complete statistics for the name Jurgen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jurgen
Very Rare
German

Jurgen is a rare German name that means 'spear ruler'. Only 418 people named Jurgen live in the US today, making up just 1 in 790,372 Americans. The majority, 63%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~418
Living in US
1 in 790,372
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spear ruler
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

37,948
Worldwide Bearers
#23,219
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
11,382
🇳🇱 Netherlands
10,527
🇦🇱 Albania
2,779
🇺🇸 United States
2,333
🇩🇪 Germany
1,204
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,187
🇨🇦 Canada
733
🇸🇷 Suriname
658
🇧🇷 Brazil
639
🇵🇱 Poland
518

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
418 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
280
Would be under 30 (63%)
118
Would be 30–60 (27%)
45
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 443 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jurgen Through the Generations

Jurgen has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 24 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 443 total births recorded since its introduction. People named Jurgen tend to be younger, with 280 under 30, 118 aged 30-60, and 45 over 60, indicating a relatively new generation embracing this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 19

✨ Similar Names to Jurgen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jurgen's German roots

📄 About the Name Jurgen

How Many People Have the Name Jurgen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 418 people in the United States currently share the name Jurgen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 790,372 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jurgen a Common or Rare Name?

Jurgen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jurgen Mean?

Jurgen means "spear ruler" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jurgen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jurgen Most Popular?

The name Jurgen reached peak popularity in 2015, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jurgen?

Approximately 418 people named Jurgen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 443. That works out to roughly 1 in 790,372 Americans.

Is Jurgen a rare name?

Jurgen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 790,372 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jurgen mean?

Jurgen means "spear ruler" and comes from German origins.

Is Jurgen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jurgen are male and 0% are female.

When was Jurgen most popular?

Jurgen peaked in 2015 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US418
All-Time Births443
1 in X1 in 790,372
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2015
World Rank#23,219
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.