Julius
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Youth; Downy Bearded
Background: The name Julius originates from the Latin name 'Iulius,' which is derived from the Latin word 'iuvenis,' meaning 'youth.' Additionally, it can be linked to 'iulus,' signifying 'downy bearded,' which is often a reference to youthfulness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#348
Total births
84,261
Most popular decade
1910s
(30,729 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-81 ranks)
Years in Top 100
15
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 143
- First year rank
- #94
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 1,416
- Peak rank
- #118
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 838
- Recent rank
- #389
Female
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,276
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #2,569
- Most recent year
- 1993
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,441
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).