Julie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julie?
Julie is spelled J-U-L-I-E. The name has 5 letters.
Julie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Julie is derived from the Latin name Julius, which is believed to mean “youthful” or “downy.”
- Origin
- Julie is commonly associated with the Latin name Julius, with its use established in multiple European languages.
- Pronunciation
- Joo-lee · 2 syllables
Julie Popularity in 2025
Rank#872
Recorded Births308
- Girls usage fell 110 places to #872 and recorded 61 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 Julie Mean?
Julie is derived from the Latin name Julius, which is believed to mean “youthful” or “downy.”
Origin: Julie is commonly associated with the Latin name Julius, with its use established in multiple European languages.
How Do You Pronounce Julie?
PronunciationJoo-lee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Julie?
- History
- The name Julie has been used in various cultures and languages for centuries, often as a feminine form related to Julius.
Julie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 308 | #872 |
| 2024 | Girls | 369 | #762 |
| 2023 | Girls | 403 | #704 |
| 2022 | Girls | 409 | #715 |
| 2021 | Girls | 456 | #655 |
| 2020 | Girls | 475 | #614 |
| 2019 | Girls | 477 | #628 |
| 2018 | Girls | 517 | #592 |
| 2017 | Girls | 604 | #518 |
| 2016 | Girls | 650 | #481 |
| 2015 | Girls | 698 | #454 |
| 2014 | Girls | 782 | #411 |
| 2013 | Girls | 763 | #402 |
| 2012 | Girls | 819 | #384 |
| 2011 | Girls | 799 | #395 |
| 2010 | Girls | 823 | #387 |
| 2009 | Girls | 920 | #353 |
| 2008 | Girls | 994 | #335 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,120 | #304 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,112 | #298 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,181 | #283 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,239 | #261 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,352 | #242 |
When Was Julie 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.
1958 · Girls
18,215 recorded births
National rank #23
1969 · Girls
17,739 recorded births
National rank #12
1964 · Girls
17,283 recorded births
National rank #17
1970 · Girls
17,158 recorded births
National rank #11
Where Julie 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 | #395 | 14 |
| MD | #511 | 10 |
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| SC | #614 | 7 |
| OH | #622 | 16 |
| MN | #659 | 7 |
| IN | #721 | 8 |
| AZ | #748 | 8 |