Julius Boy

Popularity: #360 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOO-lis / /ˈdʒuːlɪs/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: youthful; Greek: downy-bearded

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Julius has ancient Roman roots, associated with the prominent Julian family. It was borne by Julius Caesar, a pivotal figure in Roman history. The name has been used in various cultures and languages over centuries, maintaining its popularity in different forms. Julius is often linked to themes of youth and leadership.

Trend Summary

Julius has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

JulioJustusJuliussonJulesJovianJovannyJuliJuno

Variants

  • Julian
  • Jules

International Variants

  • Giulio (Italian)
  • Julius (German)
  • Jules (French)
  • Yuli (Russian)

Famous people named Julius

Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman known for his role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic.

Julius Erving is a former professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport.

Julius Rosenwald was an American businessman and philanthropist, known for his contributions to education for African Americans.

Julius Nyerere was the first President of Tanzania, recognized for his role in the country's independence and development.

Fictional characters named Julius

Julius is a character in the animated series 'Hey Arnold!', known for his role as a supportive friend.

Julius is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, representing the complexities of colonial America.

Sibling Suggestions

JulianJasperJettJadenJuliannaJocelyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Julius was first seen in the United States in 1880. Julius has ranked as high as #269 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Julius has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Julius (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 130
17%
CA 115
15%
NY 68
9%
FL 56
7%
IL 27
4%
AZ 27
4%
MI 26
3%
NC 26
3%
OH 25
3%
PA 24
3%
IN 21
3%
MA 18
2%
MD 17
2%
VA 17
2%
GA 15
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880143
1881129
1882168
1883160
1884162
1885150
1886173
1887164
1888197
1889159
1890159
1891155
1892190
1893195
1894178
1895165
1896174
1897159
1898181
1899161
1900206
1901168
1902159
1903173
1904189
1905190
1906190
1907231
1908263
1909269
1910350
1911368
1912758
1913835
19141,049
19151,361
19161,355
19171,384
19181,416
19191,317
19201,318
19211,326
19221,277
19231,187
19241,135
19251,086
19261,032
1927916
1928863
1929842
1930812
1931707
1932712
1933553
1934579
1935560
1936548
1937565
1938555
1939531
1940567
1941551
1942558
1943611
1944541
1945483
1946544
1947605
1948546
1949556
1950506
1951508
1952483
1953553
1954592
1955605
1956506
1957592
1958492
1959511
1960506
1961426
1962429
1963470
1964416
1965419
1966395
1967360
1968362
1969372
1970357
1971366
1972330
1973343
1974338
1975323
1976348
1977444
1978446
1979471
1980513
1981511
1982538
1983581
1984503
1985490
1986451
1987506
1988501
1989545
1990573
1991511
1992485
1993417
1994390
1995409
1996405
1997442
1998449
1999431
2000485
2001607
2002627
2003679
2004713
2005843
2006995
20071,122
20081,101
20091,018
2010934
2011888
2012955
2013922
20141,129
20151,150
20161,028
20171,005
2018981
2019946
2020970
20211,039
2022942
2023795
2024838