Jurgen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYUR-gen / /ˈjʊrɡən/German; Dutch
Meaning
German: farmer; Dutch: earthworker
Historical & Cultural Background
Jurgen is a variant of the name Jürgen, which is derived from the Latin name Georgius, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. It is commonly used in Germany and the Netherlands. The name has historical significance in various European cultures and has been borne by notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
Jurgen has seen fluctuating popularity in various regions, particularly in Germany, but is less common in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jürgen
- Jurgan
International Variants
- Jorge (Spanish)
- Georg (German)
- Yuri (Russian)
Famous people named Jurgen
Jurgen Klopp is a German football manager known for leading Liverpool FC to multiple titles.
Jurgen Habermas is a German philosopher and sociologist recognized for his work in critical theory and public sphere.
Jurgen Prochnow is a German actor famous for his roles in films such as 'Das Boot' and 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Jurgen Todenhofer is a German journalist and author known for his reports from conflict zones.
Fictional characters named Jurgen
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jurgen was first seen in the United States in 1932. Jurgen has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Jurgen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jurgen (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2024 | 7 |