Julie
Julie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful, downy-bearded, or connected to Jove.
Origin and history
Julie is a name of Latin origin derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' While predominantly used for females in the United States, it historically saw rare usage for males, often influenced by French traditions or family surnames.
Popularity in the United States
1,524 babies in the United States have been named Julie since 1880. It ranks #3217 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.6 %)
- TX (10 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 152 |
| 1960-1970 | 389 |
| 1970-1980 | 475 |
| 1980-1990 | 270 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Julie traces its roots back to the ancient Roman patrician gens Julia, famous for figures like Julius Caesar.
- Over 1,500 males have been recorded with the first name Julie in U.S. birth records since 1880.