Julia
Julia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2001, when 8,838 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,172.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Julia popular?
Declining Julia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
| 2020s | 14,329 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35,909 | |
| 2000s | 70,880 | |
| 1990s | 59,954 | |
| 1980s | 33,354 | |
| 1970s | 23,414 | |
| 1960s | 34,179 | |
| 1950s | 32,457 | |
| 1940s | 27,891 | |
| 1930s | 24,938 | |
| 1920s | 40,331 | |
| 1910s | 39,259 | |
| 1900s | 16,107 | |
| 1890s | 13,448 | |
| 1880s | 9,800 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Julia mean?
Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to “youthful” or to Jove. It appears in the New Testament and in Shakespeare.
Nicknames for Julia
- Jules
- Julie
Variants & spellings
- Giulia
- Yulia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julia mean?
Julia means Youthful. Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, of uncertain origin, sometimes linked to “youthful” or to Jove. It appears in the New Testament and in Shakespeare.
What is the origin of the name Julia?
Julia is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Julia?
Julia is pronounced “JOO-lee-uh.”
Is Julia a boy or a girl name?
Julia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Julia a popular name right now?
Julia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
How popular is the name Julia?
In 2025, Julia ranked #131 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Julia most popular?
Julia was most popular in 2001, when about 8,838 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Julia?
Common nicknames for Julia include Jules, Julie.
What names are similar to Julia?
Names similar to Julia include Julie, Juliana, Livia, Clara.
What names go well with Julia?
Latin names that pair well with Julia include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.