Julie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Julie has its origins in Latin, derived from 'Iulia', which means youthful. Its language path includes forms like 'Iulia' and 'Juliana' before evolving into the modern 'Julie'. The name is associated with traits of youthfulness and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains a classic name today, with variants such as Julia and Juliana.
The name Julie is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Julie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Julie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4026th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3688th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1865th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1228th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3087th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17717th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 489th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 250th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 38th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 68th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 254th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 563rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Julie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Julie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒuːli/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Julie is derived from the Latin name 'Iulia', which is a feminine form of the family name 'Iulius'. The name is often associated with the Roman family of Julius, which has historical significance.
Meaning
youthful
Language Evolution
Iulia (Latin), Juliana (Late Latin), Julie (French)
Historical Usage
The name Julie gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France, and has since spread to various cultures and languages.
Variants & Derivatives
Julia, Juliana, Jules, Julianna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Julie is perceived as a classic and elegant name. It remains popular in various countries and is often associated with youthfulness and femininity.
Famous People
Julie Andrews, Julie Christie, Julie Bowen, Julie Delpy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Julie"
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 "Julie"
"Julie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4026th of 7545 | 62 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3688th of 6773 | 72 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1865th of 7552 | 339 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1228th of 10718 | 738 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3087th of 16616 | 295 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17717th of 24088 | 18 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 489th of 9107 | 3,507 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 250th of 9204 | 12,872 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 38th of 12526 | 181,029 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15th of 19264 | 213,190 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 68th of 27321 | 72,785 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 254th of 35406 | 20,347 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 563rd of 30306 | 6,593 |
Regional Popularity of "Julie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.88% 1133rd/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- |
47.64% 1322nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.52% 1337th/2937 |
53.89% 1877th/3483 |
50.88% 1790th/3518 |
33.18% 1342nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
36.81% 2325th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Julie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.40% 473rd/1416 |
24.51% 338th/1379 |
25.02% 592nd/2366 |
44.22% 505th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
11.58% 179th/1546 |
14.91% 232nd/1556 |
15.60% 367th/2353 |
10.08% 156th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
0.99% 22nd/2227 |
3.58% 87th/2430 |
3.05% 87th/2853 |
0.72% 20th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
0.27% 8th/2937 |
0.72% 25th/3483 |
0.85% 30th/3518 |
0.22% 9th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
1.74% 64th/3685 |
1.50% 67th/4475 |
1.48% 77th/5194 |
1.17% 74th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.07% 324th/4582 |
3.80% 196th/5164 |
3.51% 257th/7313 |
3.48% 260th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
17.14% 683rd/3984 |
10.47% 470th/4487 |
8.43% 575th/6822 |
8.17% 513th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Julie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Julie" 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.