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).

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