Giulia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Giulia is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Julius,' meaning youthful. It has evolved through various forms, including Julia and Julius, reflecting its deep historical roots. The name carries traits of elegance and grace, with no direct biblical relevance. Giulia has been popular since the Renaissance and continues to be favored in modern times, especially in Italy.
The name Giulia is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Giulia has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Giulia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8163rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5573rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4404th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2163rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1537th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Giulia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Giulia"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒuːliə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Giulia is derived from the Latin name 'Julius,' which is believed to originate from the Latin word 'juvenilis,' meaning 'youthful' or 'downy.' It is often associated with the ancient Roman family name 'Julius.'
Meaning
youthful
Language Evolution
Julia, Julius, Giulia
Historical Usage
Giulia has been a popular name in Italy since the Renaissance period and has remained in use through various cultural shifts.
Variants & Derivatives
Julia, Jule, Juliana, Gigi
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, Giulia is often perceived as a graceful and elegant name, widely used across Italy and among Italian communities worldwide.
Famous People
Giulia Farnese, Giulia de' Medici, Giulia Lazzarini
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Giulia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Giulia"
"Giulia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8163rd of 12526 | 31 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5573rd of 19264 | 144 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4404th of 27321 | 331 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2163rd of 35406 | 1,357 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1537th of 30306 | 1,714 |
Regional Popularity of "Giulia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Giulia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
68.39% 2382nd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
51.20% 2291st/4475 |
- |
56.17% 3548th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
59.10% 2708th/4582 |
18.28% 944th/5164 |
37.77% 2762nd/7313 |
29.52% 2203rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.77% 1903rd/3984 |
16.87% 757th/4487 |
24.17% 1649th/6822 |
25.69% 1612th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Giulia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Giulia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.