Julia Girl

Popularity: #116 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: youthful; Greek: downy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Julia is derived from the Latin name Julius, which is believed to be connected to the Roman family name Iulius. It has been used since ancient Rome and has been popular in various cultures throughout history. Julia has been a common name in literature and has been borne by several saints, contributing to its enduring popularity.

Trend Summary

Julia has consistently been a popular name in the United States, maintaining a steady presence in the top 100 names for girls over the decades.

Similar Names

Juliet, Julianna, Juno, Jenna, Joy, Josie

Variants

  • Juliet
  • Julianna
  • Jule

International Variants

  • Giulia (Italian)
  • Yuliya (Russian)
  • Juliette (French)
  • Juli (Spanish)

Famous people named Julia

Julia Roberts is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Pretty Woman' and 'Erin Brockovich'.

Julia Child was an American chef and author who is credited with bringing French cuisine to the American public.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is an American actress and comedian known for her work on 'Seinfeld' and 'Veep'.

Julia Stiles is an American actress recognized for her performances in films like '10 Things I Hate About You' and 'Save the Last Dance'.

Fictional characters named Julia

Julia is a character in George Orwell's novel '1984', known for her rebellious spirit and relationship with the protagonist.

Julia is a character in the animated series 'Sesame Street', known for her love of art and her friendship with Elmo.

Sibling Suggestions

JulianJasmineJocelynJosephineJasperJade

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Julia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Julia has ranked as high as #69 nationally which occurred in 2001 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Julia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Julia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 290
13%
TX 257
11%
FL 157
7%
NY 156
7%
PA 104
5%
NJ 86
4%
MA 84
4%
NC 82
4%
IL 81
4%
OH 81
4%
GA 81
4%
VA 67
3%
CO 46
2%
MN 46
2%
WA 46
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880783
1881737
1882811
1883875
1884935
18851,062
18861,061
18871,043
18881,292
18891,201
18901,275
18911,200
18921,360
18931,367
18941,320
18951,380
18961,407
18971,380
18981,462
18991,297
19001,766
19011,362
19021,501
19031,447
19041,426
19051,642
19061,603
19071,680
19081,749
19091,931
19102,074
19112,158
19122,825
19133,195
19143,814
19154,831
19165,066
19175,078
19185,268
19194,950
19204,889
19214,737
19224,616
19234,323
19244,289
19254,047
19263,688
19273,586
19283,206
19292,950
19302,880
19312,624
19322,657
19332,403
19342,357
19352,341
19362,278
19372,284
19382,478
19392,635
19402,708
19412,845
19422,905
19432,973
19442,685
19452,327
19462,796
19472,953
19482,776
19492,922
19502,727
19512,748
19522,781
19532,973
19543,157
19553,287
19563,319
19573,689
19583,835
19593,940
19603,789
19613,902
19623,752
19633,570
19643,541
19653,101
19663,046
19672,776
19682,990
19693,714
19703,178
19712,609
19722,334
19732,090
19742,067
19752,003
19761,915
19772,061
19782,594
19792,568
19803,069
19813,668
19823,503
19833,382
19843,359
19853,205
19863,109
19873,331
19883,359
19893,370
19903,913
19915,366
19925,021
19934,663
19944,842
19955,411
19966,314
19977,341
19988,328
19998,752
20008,768
20018,838
20027,965
20037,437
20047,149
20057,088
20066,884
20076,133
20085,619
20094,996
20104,677
20114,350
20123,880
20133,753
20143,605
20153,375
20163,344
20173,124
20183,008
20192,787
20202,508
20212,433
20222,543
20232,297
20242,359