Jules
Jules is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Youthful or devoted to Jove (Jupiter).
Origin and history
Jules is the French form of the Roman name Julius, ultimately derived from a Latin family name associated with youthfulness or devotion to Jupiter. While historically common as a male name in France and the U.S., it also sees modern unisex usage. In the United States, it maintains a steady, classic presence with moderate popularity.
Popularity in the United States
9,383 babies in the United States have been named Jules since 1880. It ranks #1243 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1291.
States where it is most popular
- LA (30.8 %)
- NY (29.2 %)
- CA (12.1 %)
- PA (11.2 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 141 |
| 1890-1900 | 152 |
| 1900-1910 | 191 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,003 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,214 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,005 |
| 1940-1950 | 904 |
| 1950-1960 | 766 |
| 1960-1970 | 493 |
| 1970-1980 | 442 |
| 1980-1990 | 503 |
| 1990-2000 | 536 |
| 2000-2010 | 593 |
| 2010-2019 | 768 |
| 2020-2029 | 672 |
Famous people named Jules
- Jules Verne: Author, Playwright
- Jules Feiffer: Cartoonist, Author
Fun facts
- French author Jules Verne, famed for classic adventure novels like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, brought world renown to the name.
- The name stems from the Latin gens Julia, the prominent patrician family that included Julius Caesar.