Jurnee is a modern spelling of the word name Journey, which means "journey" in the sense of a path through life. Actress Jurnee Smollett made this spelling familiar to American audiences. Jurnee entered the US top 1000 in 2013, peaked at number 889 in 2018 and has slipped out again; in 2025 it ranks number 1659 with 125 girls.