Julie
Julie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Youthful or downy-bearded.
Origin and history
Julie is the French form of the Latin name Julia, which traces back to the ancient Roman family name Julius. Historically popular in the United States, it reached peak usage during the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a classic, widely recognized feminine name today.
Popularity in the United States
511,253 babies in the United States have been named Julie since 1880. It ranks #62 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #692.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- MI (6.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- NY (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 244 |
| 1890-1900 | 338 |
| 1900-1910 | 489 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,433 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,049 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,961 |
| 1940-1950 | 19,035 |
| 1950-1960 | 86,689 |
| 1960-1970 | 166,150 |
| 1970-1980 | 121,919 |
| 1980-1990 | 61,682 |
| 1990-2000 | 25,434 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,478 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,932 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,420 |
Famous people named Julie
- Julie Andrews: Actress, Singer
- Julie Bowen: Actress
- Julie Harris: Actress
Nicknames
Jules, Jewels
Fun facts
- Julie derives from the Latin Julia, the feminine form of Julius, an ancient Roman patrician family name.
- Julie was extremely popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, consistently ranking among the top 20 female names.