Julia
Julia is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or downy-bearded; related to the Roman clan name Julius.
Origin and history
Julia is a classic name derived from the Roman family name Julius, historically associated with Jupiter or meaning youthful. While overwhelmingly given to females in modern times, it has a long history of rare usage for males in the United States. Its historical male record stems partly from traditional European naming practices and early U.S. census variations.
Popularity in the United States
1,743 babies in the United States have been named Julia since 1880. It ranks #3054 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.1 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- DC (19 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- KY (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 38 |
| 1890-1900 | 34 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 146 |
| 1920-1930 | 207 |
| 1930-1940 | 194 |
| 1940-1950 | 126 |
| 1950-1960 | 118 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 123 |
| 1980-1990 | 271 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 114 |
| 2010-2019 | 29 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- Julia originated as a feminine clan name for women of the Gens Julia, famous for Julius Caesar.
- The name appears in Paul's Epistle to the Romans as a Christian woman greeted in Rome.
- More than 1,700 males have been officially registered with the first name Julia in the United States since 1880.