Julia
Julia is a classic Latin name meaning "youthful" or "descended from Jupiter," the king of Roman gods. It has been beloved across cultures for centuries, with roots in ancient Roman nobility.
Current Popularity
#116 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well internationally with minimal pronunciation variations
- •Strong literary and historical connections across many cultures
- •Never feels dated despite its ancient origins
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Famous People
Julia Roberts
Academy Award-winning actress
Julia Child
Legendary chef and television personality
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian
Julia Gillard
Former Prime Minister of Australia
Statistics
474,054
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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