Julia
Julia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or devoted to Jove.
Origin and history
Julia is a classic feminine name of Latin origin, historically derived from the Roman family name Julius. It has been continuously popular in the United States since record-keeping began in 1880, ranking among the top female names overall. The name carries an elegant, timeless appeal across many cultures and languages.
Popularity in the United States
476,250 babies in the United States have been named Julia since 1880. It ranks #67 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #116.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.9 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9,800 |
| 1890-1900 | 13,448 |
| 1900-1910 | 16,107 |
| 1910-1920 | 39,259 |
| 1920-1930 | 40,331 |
| 1930-1940 | 24,938 |
| 1940-1950 | 27,891 |
| 1950-1960 | 32,457 |
| 1960-1970 | 34,179 |
| 1970-1980 | 23,414 |
| 1980-1990 | 33,354 |
| 1990-2000 | 59,954 |
| 2000-2010 | 70,880 |
| 2010-2019 | 35,909 |
| 2020-2029 | 14,329 |
Famous people named Julia
- Julia Roberts: Actress, Producer
- Julia Child: Chef, Author
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus: Actress, Comedian
Nicknames
Jules, Jule, Lia
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Roman gens Julia, the prominent patrician family that included Julius Caesar.
- William Shakespeare featured the name for a lead character in his comedy 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'.
- Julia has consistently maintained a high rank in the United States, remaining a timeless favorite over many generations.