Julia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julia?
Julia is spelled J-U-L-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Julia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Julia is derived from the Latin family name Julius, which is believed to mean “youthful” or “downy.”
- Origin
- Julia is commonly associated with ancient Roman culture and was used as a Roman family name in historical contexts.
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee-uh · 3 syllables
Julia Popularity in 2025
Rank#131
Recorded Births2,172
- Girls usage fell 15 places to #131 and recorded 200 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Julia Mean?
Julia is derived from the Latin family name Julius, which is believed to mean “youthful” or “downy.”
Origin: Julia is commonly associated with ancient Roman culture and was used as a Roman family name in historical contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Julia?
PronunciationJOO-lee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Julia?
- History
- The name Julia has been documented in Roman historical texts as a feminine form linked to the gens Julia, a prominent Roman family.
Julia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,172 | #131 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,372 | #116 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,299 | #121 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,545 | #111 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,433 | #114 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,508 | #108 |
| 2020 | Boys | 6 | #10,605 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,787 | #99 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,010 | #93 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,125 | #93 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,344 | #88 |
| 2016 | Boys | 9 | #8,146 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,375 | #89 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,605 | #86 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,754 | #75 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,882 | #65 |
| 2011 | Girls | 4,350 | #58 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Girls | 4,677 | #55 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Girls | 4,996 | #50 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5,620 | #41 |
| 2008 | Boys | 9 | #8,324 |
When Was Julia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Girls
8,838 recorded births
National rank #27
2000 · Girls
8,769 recorded births
National rank #29
1999 · Girls
8,753 recorded births
National rank #30
1998 · Girls
8,328 recorded births
National rank #32
Where Julia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #74 | 71 |
| IL | #79 | 104 |
| HI | #92 | 8 |
| NJ | #93 | 74 |
| DC | #93 | 8 |
| CT | #94 | 29 |
| NV | #108 | 20 |
| FL | #109 | 155 |