Jule
Jule is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or devoted to Jove; derived from the Roman family name Julius.
Origin and history
Jule is a masculine given name of Latin origin, historically derived as a short form of Julius or Julian. In the United States, it enjoyed modest popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
1,408 babies in the United States have been named Jule since 1880. It ranks #3311 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- GA (42.5 %)
- SC (25 %)
- NC (20 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 65 |
| 1890-1900 | 73 |
| 1900-1910 | 58 |
| 1910-1920 | 205 |
| 1920-1930 | 279 |
| 1930-1940 | 188 |
| 1940-1950 | 152 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 72 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Jule
- Jule Styne: Composer, Songwriter
- Jule Campbell: Editor, Journalist
Fun facts
- Jule originated as a French and English short form of traditional names like Julius and Julian before gaining standalone use.
- The name was most commonly registered in the U.S. during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.