Julious Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOO-lee-us //ˈdʒuːliəs//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: youthful; English: variant of Julius
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Julious is derived from the Latin name Julius, which is believed to have originated from the Roman family name Iulius. The etymology of Iulius is uncertain, but it may be linked to the Latin word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful." The name gained prominence in ancient Rome, particularly due to its association with the legendary founder of Rome, Julius Caesar, who lived in the 1st century BCE.
Caesar's influence on Roman culture and politics helped solidify the name's significance, leading to its adoption in various forms across different languages. In the early Christian era, the name Julius was borne by several saints and popes, further enhancing its religious and cultural importance.
Notably, Saint Julius I served as pope from 337 to 352 CE and was instrumental in the establishment of the celebration of Christmas on December 25. The name's presence in ecclesiastical contexts contributed to its enduring legacy throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, where it was often associated with nobility and leadership.
As the name transitioned into various languages, it evolved into numerous forms, including the Italian Giulio, the Spanish Julio, and the French Jules. In English, the name Julious emerged as a variant, reflecting the linguistic adaptations that occurred as Latin evolved into the Romance languages and subsequently influenced English.
The name's historical resonance is further supported by its connection to themes of youth, vitality, and leadership, which have been celebrated in literature and art throughout the centuries, including references in works such as Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" in the early 17th century.
Famous people named Julious
In this section, you will find notable people named Julious. 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 Julious who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Julious who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Julious Jones is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks.
Julious Erving is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Nets.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Julious was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Julious has ranked as high as #851 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Julious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Julious 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 Julious was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Julious (2008)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
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 Julious.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1952 | 12 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1938 | 35 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1932 | 33 |
| 1931 | 32 |
| 1930 | 39 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1928 | 33 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1923 | 24 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1919 | 36 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1914 | 20 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1880 | 5 |