Jule Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOO-l /ˈdʒuːl/
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: youthful; French: downy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jule has its roots in the Latin name "Julius," which is derived from the Roman family name "Iulius." The etymology of Julius is often linked to the Latin word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful." This name transitioned into various forms across different languages, including the French "Jules" and the Italian "Giulio," before evolving into Jule in English contexts. The name entered the English language primarily through the influence of French and Latin during the medieval period, particularly as names from classical antiquity became more popular in Europe after the Renaissance.
Historically, the name Julius is associated with several notable figures, including Gaius Julius Caesar, a pivotal figure in Roman history whose actions led to the rise of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BCE. The name has also been borne by various saints, such as Saint Julius I, who served as Pope from 337 to 352 CE, and contributed to the early Christian church's development.
The name Jule itself, while less common in historical texts, can be seen as a diminutive or variant that reflects the broader cultural significance of the original Latin name. Culturally, Jule carries connotations of youthfulness and vitality, echoing its etymological roots.
The name has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing innocence or a fresh start. In some traditions, names derived from Julius are associated with strength and leadership, reflecting the historical prominence of figures who bore the name.
The name Jule, while not as widely documented as its variants, encapsulates these enduring qualities and the rich historical tapestry from which it originates.
Famous people named Jule
In this section, you will find notable people named Jule. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jule who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Jule who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Jule Styne is a composer and songwriter best known for Gypsy, Funny Girl, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Jule Negron is a musician best known for his work with the band The Negrons and contributions to various music projects.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jule was first seen in the United States in 1886.
Jule has ranked as high as #815 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Jule has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jule is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jule was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jule (1960)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jule.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1963 | 22 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1961 | 21 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1957 | 25 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 22 |
| 1948 | 21 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1944 | 29 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1942 | 27 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1933 | 27 |
| 1932 | 17 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1927 | 28 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1924 | 36 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1920 | 40 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1918 | 50 |
| 1917 | 53 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1915 | 42 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1913 | 31 |
| 1912 | 36 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1910 | 16 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1904 | 11 |
| 1903 | 10 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1901 | 10 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |