Julie
Julie is the French form of Julia, derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." It gained widespread popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century as a feminine, romantic name with French elegance.
Current Popularity
#767 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well across different cultures and countries
- •Has a sweet, approachable sound without being too cutesy
- •Less common today than in the 1970s-80s, giving it a fresh vintage appeal
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Famous People
Julie Andrews
Actress and singer known for 'The Sound of Music'
Julie Walters
British actress known for 'Billy Elliot'
Julie Bowen
Actress known for 'Modern Family'
Julie Newmar
Actress known as Catwoman in 'Batman'
Statistics
510,948
Total births since 1880
1958
Peak year
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