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).