Julius Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julius is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julius?
Julius is spelled J-U-L-I-U-S. The name has 6 letters.
Julius at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Julius may derive from the Roman family name “Julius”, which is possibly related to the Latin “Iulus” meaning “downy-bearded” or “youthful.”
- Origin
- Julius is commonly associated with ancient Roman history as a prominent family name, notably borne by Julius Caesar.
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee-uhs · 3 syllables
Julius Popularity in 2025
Rank#424
Recorded Births759
- Boys usage fell 38 places to #424 and recorded 84 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 Julius Mean?
Julius may derive from the Roman family name “Julius”, which is possibly related to the Latin “Iulus” meaning “downy-bearded” or “youthful.”
Origin: Julius is commonly associated with ancient Roman history as a prominent family name, notably borne by Julius Caesar.
How Do You Pronounce Julius?
PronunciationJOO-lee-uhs
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Julius?
- History
- The name Julius was used in ancient Rome and appears in historical records from the Roman Republic and Empire periods.
Julius Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 759 | #424 |
| 2024 | Boys | 843 | #386 |
| 2023 | Boys | 797 | #399 |
| 2022 | Boys | 943 | #348 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,040 | #319 |
| 2020 | Boys | 971 | #335 |
| 2019 | Boys | 948 | #350 |
| 2018 | Boys | 981 | #341 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,005 | #339 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,029 | #339 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,151 | #311 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,130 | #308 |
| 2013 | Boys | 922 | #347 |
| 2012 | Boys | 955 | #332 |
| 2011 | Boys | 890 | #341 |
| 2010 | Boys | 934 | #335 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,018 | #314 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,101 | #303 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,122 | #302 |
| 2006 | Boys | 995 | #322 |
| 2005 | Boys | 843 | #352 |
| 2004 | Boys | 713 | #382 |
| 2003 | Boys | 679 | #387 |
| 2002 | Boys | 627 | #402 |
When Was Julius 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.
1918 · Boys
1,416 recorded births
National rank #118
1917 · Boys
1,384 recorded births
National rank #113
1915 · Boys
1,361 recorded births
National rank #109
1916 · Boys
1,355 recorded births
National rank #111
Where Julius 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #200 | 5 |
| NM | #213 | 9 |
| NH | #230 | 5 |
| CA | #295 | 125 |
| MA | #298 | 19 |
| FL | #300 | 64 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |
| PA | #332 | 33 |