Julia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Youthful; Downy

Background: The name Julia originates from the Latin name 'Julia,' which is derived from 'Julius,' a prominent Roman family. The name is associated with meanings such as 'youthful' and 'downy,' emphasizing a sense of freshness and purity.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#68
Total births
475,798
Most popular decade
2000s (212,973 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
100
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1882
First year births
5
First year rank
#943
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
57
Peak rank
#1,452
Most recent year
2020
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,599

Female

First year
1880
First year births
783
First year rank
#26
Peak year
2001
Peak year births
8,838
Peak rank
#27
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,359
Recent rank
#116

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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