Juli Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: youthful; Hebrew: downy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Juli has its roots in the Latin name "Julius," which is derived from the Roman family name "Julius," believed to be linked to the Latin word "juvenilis," meaning "youthful" or "downy." This name was borne by several notable figures in ancient Rome, including Gaius Julius Caesar, a pivotal figure in Roman history whose life and legacy have had a lasting impact on Western civilization. The name transitioned into various forms across different languages, including "Julien" in French and "Giulio" in Italian, before making its way into English as "Juli" or "Julie." The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with the month of July, which is named after Julius Caesar, further embedding its significance in historical context.

Throughout history, the name Juli has been associated with various saints, most notably Saint Julian, a popular figure in medieval Christian hagiography. Saint Julian the Hospitaller, celebrated for his acts of charity and hospitality, contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian traditions.

The name has also appeared in literary works, such as Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where the character Juliet embodies themes of love and youthful passion, thereby enhancing the name's cultural resonance. In addition to its historical and literary significance, Juli has been embraced in various cultures as a symbol of youth and vitality.

The name's association with the summer month of July, a time often linked to warmth and growth, further reinforces its positive connotations. Diminutive forms like "Jules" or "Julianna" have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and continued relevance across different contexts.

Overall, Juli carries a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic significance that has contributed to its lasting appeal.

Fictional characters named Juli

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Juli is a fictional character from the video game series Harvest Moon. She is a skilled farmer and a potential romantic interest for the player character.

Sibling suggestions

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

JuliaJulietJasmineJocelynJadeJoy

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Juli. 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.

JolieJunaJasmineJanelleJovitaJovannyJulissaJovany

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Juli was first seen in the United States in 1926.

Juli has ranked as high as #999 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Juli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 6 6
2023 8 8
2022 12 12
2021 10 10
2019 8 8
2018 10 10
2017 8 8
2016 9 9
2015 10 10
2014 11 11
2013 15 15
2012 14 14
2011 13 13
2010 17 17
2009 10 10
2008 15 15
2007 13 13
2006 9 9
2005 11 11
2004 24 24
2003 16 16
2002 18 18
2001 13 13
2000 12 12
1999 21 21
1998 16 16
1997 33 33
1996 22 22
1995 14 14
1994 9 9
1993 25 25
1992 31 31
1991 27 27
1990 37 37
1989 33 33
1988 40 40
1987 49 49
1986 55 55
1985 56 56
1984 50 50
1983 57 57
1982 89 89
1981 103 103
1980 78 78
1979 105 105
1978 91 91
1977 89 89
1976 100 100
1975 113 113
1974 137 137
1973 164 164
1972 168 168
1971 218 218
1970 290 290
1969 242 242
1968 215 215
1967 235 235
1966 217 217
1965 242 242
1964 257 257
1963 259 259
1962 263 263
1961 311 311
1960 234 234
1959 245 245
1958 271 271
1957 178 178
1956 107 107
1955 58 58
1954 78 78
1953 50 50
1952 40 40
1951 36 36
1950 26 26
1949 23 23
1948 19 19
1947 22 22
1946 22 22
1945 17 17
1944 15 15
1943 10 10
1942 7 7
1941 7 7
1939 6 6
1938 5 5
1926 7 7

Top States for Juli (2013)

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
CA 5
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