Julio
Julio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Julius, derived from the Roman family name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." It carries a warm, romantic Mediterranean flair while maintaining classical Roman roots.
Current Popularity
#598 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is straightforward in Spanish (HOO-lee-oh) but may be anglicized to JOO-lee-oh
- •Very popular in Spanish-speaking countries and increasingly embraced in multicultural communities
- •Easy to spell and write across languages
- •Has a sophisticated yet approachable quality that ages well
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Famous People
Julio Iglesias
Spanish singer and songwriter
Julio Cortázar
Argentine novelist and short story writer
Julio César Chávez
Mexican boxing legend
Julio Jones
American football wide receiver
Statistics
63,334
Total births since 1880
1990
Peak year
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