Jules Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Joolz //dʒuːlz//
Origin: Latin; French
Meaning: Latin: youthful; French: downy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jules has its roots in the Latin name Iulius, which is derived from the Roman family name Iulius, believed to be linked to the Latin word 'ioulos,' meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful.' The name evolved through various forms, transitioning from Iulius in Latin to Iulianus in Late Latin, and eventually to Jules in Old French. This transformation reflects the linguistic shifts that occurred as Latin evolved into the Romance languages, particularly during the medieval period when Old French became prominent in the region that is now France.
Historically, the name Jules is associated with several notable figures, including Julius Caesar, a pivotal figure in Roman history, whose legacy influenced the use of the name throughout Europe. The name was further popularized by the Christian martyr Saint Julian, who lived during the 4th century and was venerated in various regions, particularly in France.
The name gained additional prominence through the influence of the King James Bible, which, while not directly translating the name, contributed to the cultural context in which biblical names were revered and adopted. Culturally, Jules carries connotations of nobility and youthfulness, often associated with the ideals of chivalry and honor in medieval literature.
The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, reinforcing its significance in Western culture. Additionally, the diminutive form 'Jules' has been used affectionately in French-speaking regions, further embedding the name in cultural traditions.
Overall, Jules reflects a rich historical tapestry, connecting ancient Roman heritage with medieval and modern European identities.
Famous people named Jules
In this section, you will find notable people named Jules. 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 Jules who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Jules who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Jules Verne is a novelist best known for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days.
Jules Massenet is a composer best known for Thaïs, Manon, and Werther.
Jules Dassin is a director best known for The Naked City, Rififi, and Topkapi.
Jules Feiffer is a cartoonist and playwright best known for The Phantom Tollbooth, Little Murders, and his work in The Village Voice.
Jules Asner is a television personality and model best known for Revealed with Jules Asner, The Daily Show, and E! News.
Fictional characters named Jules
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Jules Winnfield is a fictional character from the film Pulp Fiction. He is a hitman who undergoes a moral transformation throughout the story.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jules was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Jules has ranked as high as #740 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Jules has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jules 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 Jules was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jules (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 14 | |
| NY | 11 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| LA | 5 |
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 Jules.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2022 | 109 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2019 | 100 |
| 2018 | 88 |
| 2017 | 90 |
| 2016 | 84 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2014 | 65 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2011 | 57 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2009 | 69 |
| 2008 | 66 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2005 | 71 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2002 | 59 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2000 | 54 |
| 1999 | 48 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1997 | 57 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1994 | 38 |
| 1993 | 57 |
| 1992 | 58 |
| 1991 | 70 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1988 | 71 |
| 1987 | 56 |
| 1986 | 43 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1983 | 51 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1979 | 64 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1974 | 42 |
| 1973 | 52 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1970 | 50 |
| 1969 | 54 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1966 | 38 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1964 | 43 |
| 1963 | 48 |
| 1962 | 52 |
| 1961 | 61 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1959 | 62 |
| 1958 | 68 |
| 1957 | 69 |
| 1956 | 57 |
| 1955 | 75 |
| 1954 | 81 |
| 1953 | 102 |
| 1952 | 96 |
| 1951 | 75 |
| 1950 | 81 |
| 1949 | 68 |
| 1948 | 90 |
| 1947 | 105 |
| 1946 | 101 |
| 1945 | 77 |
| 1944 | 77 |
| 1943 | 96 |
| 1942 | 105 |
| 1941 | 88 |
| 1940 | 97 |
| 1939 | 94 |
| 1938 | 81 |
| 1937 | 95 |
| 1936 | 89 |
| 1935 | 74 |
| 1934 | 100 |
| 1933 | 104 |
| 1932 | 120 |
| 1931 | 130 |
| 1930 | 118 |
| 1929 | 121 |
| 1928 | 154 |
| 1927 | 135 |
| 1926 | 122 |
| 1925 | 126 |
| 1924 | 113 |
| 1923 | 119 |
| 1922 | 113 |
| 1921 | 116 |
| 1920 | 95 |
| 1919 | 128 |
| 1918 | 146 |
| 1917 | 124 |
| 1916 | 127 |
| 1915 | 111 |
| 1914 | 119 |
| 1913 | 85 |
| 1912 | 81 |
| 1911 | 47 |
| 1910 | 35 |
| 1909 | 27 |
| 1908 | 25 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1906 | 21 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1903 | 22 |
| 1902 | 21 |
| 1901 | 15 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1899 | 13 |
| 1898 | 11 |
| 1897 | 16 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1895 | 17 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1893 | 20 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1888 | 18 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1884 | 17 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1882 | 13 |
| 1881 | 16 |
| 1880 | 16 |