Julee Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOO-lee //ˈdʒuːli//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: youthful; French: downy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Julee is a modern variant of the name Julie, which has its roots in the Latin name Julia. Julia is derived from the Roman family name Julius, which is believed to be connected to the Latin word "iuvenalis," meaning youthful or downy.

The name Julia was popularized in ancient Rome, particularly through notable figures such as Julia, the daughter of Julius Caesar, who lived in the 1st century BCE. The name transitioned into various forms as it spread through different cultures and languages, including the Greek form Ioulia and the Old French form Julie, before arriving in English as Julie during the medieval period.

The name gained further prominence with the rise of Christianity, as Saint Julia of Carthage, a martyr from the 5th century, contributed to its popularity among early Christians. Her story, along with the use of the name in various religious texts and translations, helped solidify its place in Christian tradition.

The name Julie was also featured in significant literary works, such as Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" in the late 16th century, which further embedded it in cultural consciousness. Julee, as a derivative, emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend towards creative spellings and variations of traditional names.

The name carries connotations of youthfulness and femininity, resonating with the qualities associated with its Latin origins. The enduring appeal of Julee and its variants can be attributed to their historical roots, cultural significance, and the timeless qualities they embody, making them a lasting choice in the realm of personal names.

Famous people named Julee

In this section, you will find notable people named Julee. 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 Julee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Julee who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Julee Cruise is a singer and songwriter best known for her work on Twin Peaks, Floating Into the Night, and The Voice of Love.

Julee Cerda is an actress best known for her roles in The Good Doctor, The Last Ship, and The Mindy Project.

Fictional characters named Julee

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Julee is a fictional character from the video game series Jet Set Radio. She is a DJ and a key figure in the game's narrative, providing commentary and music that enhances the atmosphere of the game.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Julee, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JasmineJennaJadeJoyJuliet

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Julee. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

JolieJunaJodieJuliusJulesJunaidJovitaJanelle

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Julee was first seen in the United States in 1938.

Julee has ranked as high as #1897 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Utah, Illinois, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Julee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Julee 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 Julee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Julee.

Year Total Births Girl
2023 7 7
2022 7 7
2021 10 10
2020 8 8
2019 5 5
2018 5 5
2017 9 9
2016 11 11
2015 15 15
2014 20 20
2013 13 13
2012 14 14
2011 21 21
2010 10 10
2009 14 14
2008 19 19
2007 17 17
2006 20 20
2005 11 11
2004 16 16
2003 10 10
2002 16 16
2001 15 15
2000 20 20
1999 24 24
1998 23 23
1997 25 25
1996 15 15
1995 15 15
1994 21 21
1993 23 23
1992 16 16
1991 23 23
1990 16 16
1989 33 33
1988 33 33
1987 23 23
1986 31 31
1985 33 33
1984 34 34
1983 35 35
1982 49 49
1981 39 39
1980 41 41
1979 44 44
1978 48 48
1977 49 49
1976 46 46
1975 53 53
1974 42 42
1973 56 56
1972 70 70
1971 76 76
1970 100 100
1969 89 89
1968 66 66
1967 40 40
1966 65 65
1965 71 71
1964 63 63
1963 63 63
1962 78 78
1961 86 86
1960 70 70
1959 74 74
1958 92 92
1957 72 72
1956 60 60
1955 47 47
1954 44 44
1953 46 46
1952 25 25
1951 26 26
1950 19 19
1949 24 24
1948 25 25
1947 27 27
1946 13 13
1945 13 13
1944 7 7
1943 10 10
1942 12 12
1941 7 7
1938 5 5

Top States for Julee (2014)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%