Julee
Julee is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or downy-bearded.
Origin and history
Julee is a modern English spelling variant of Julia or Julie, which ultimately derives from the Roman family name Julius. The name is historically associated with youthfulness or being dedicated to the Roman deity Jupiter. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century as a distinct phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,788 babies in the United States have been named Julee since 1880. It ranks #3354 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2069.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.5 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- UT (8.4 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- MI (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 505 |
| 1960-1970 | 691 |
| 1970-1980 | 584 |
| 1980-1990 | 351 |
| 1990-2000 | 201 |
| 2000-2010 | 158 |
| 2010-2019 | 123 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Famous people named Julee
- Julee Cruise: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Jules, Jule
Fun facts
- Julee was created as a modern phonetic spelling of the traditional name Julie.
- The spelling experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1960s and 1970s.