Meaning, origin, history
Jürgen is a masculine given name of German origin. It is composed of the elements "jör" meaning "spear" and "gen" meaning "bold". Therefore, Jürgen translates to "bold with the spear" or "courageous with the spear". The name has been used in Germany since medieval times and was popularized by the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who used it for one of his characters in his play "Faust". The name Jürgen is typically pronounced as "YUR-gen" in German. It has also been used internationally, particularly in Scandinavia where it is often spelled with an 'h' as "Jörgen".
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jurgen since 1880
Total births
437
Total since 1880
Peak year
2015
24 births
in 2022
19
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-26%
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vs previous 5 years