Julius
Julius is a classic Roman name derived from the Latin family name 'Julius,' most famously associated with Julius Caesar. The name likely comes from the Greek 'ioulos' meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful,' connecting it to vitality and noble Roman heritage.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 723. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 890
- 2012: 955
- 2013: 922
- 2014: 1,130
- 2015: 1,151
- 2016: 1,029
- 2017: 1,005
- 2018: 981
- 2019: 948
- 2020: 971
- 2021: 1,040
- 2022: 943
- 2023: 797
- 2024: 843
- 2025: 759
- 2026 (projected): 723
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong historical significance tied to ancient Rome
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •The 'J' pronunciation may vary slightly in different cultures
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Statistics
84,628
Total births since 1880
1918
Peak year
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