The nameJulia
Julia is a girl's name of Latin origin, from the Roman family name Julius. It is popular across Europe and in the Americas.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, often linked to Jupiter or to the idea of "youthful". Its origin is discussed.
Origin
Latin. Julia was the name of the women of the family of Julius Caesar.
History
Julia is a classic in Spain, Poland, Germany and Sweden. In the United States it reached the top 30. Julia Roberts and Julia Child are famous bearers.
Julia in other languages
Julia is spelled the same in English, German, Spanish and Polish. It is Giulia in Italian, Júlia in Portuguese and Hungarian, Iulia in Romanian and Yulia in Russian. The French form is Julie.
Nicknames for Julia
The most common nicknames for Julia: Jules and Julie.
Did you know?
- Julia Child, who brought French cooking to American kitchens, learned to cook at the Cordon Bleu in Paris.
- Julia Roberts won the Oscar for Best Actress for Erin Brockovich.
Famous people named Julia
- Julia Roberts, actress
- Julia Child, chef
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress
- Julia Margaret Cameron, photographer
Popularity of the name Julia
Julia in the United States
Julia was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 70,991 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Julia. Its rise began around 1884, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Julia in the United States were born before 1969, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 2,429 births a year on average, against 3,130 in the five years before.
Julia in the United Kingdom
Julia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 7,232 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Julia. Half of all babies named Julia in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 296 births a year on average, against 560 in the five years before.
Julia in Ireland
Julia in France
Julia in Belgium
Julia in Switzerland
Julia in Austria
Julia in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Julia
Names from the same generation as Julia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julia mean?
Julia is the feminine of the Roman family name Julius, often linked to Jupiter or to the idea of "youthful". Its origin is discussed.
What is the origin of the name Julia?
Latin. Julia was the name of the women of the family of Julius Caesar.
Is Julia a girl's or a boy's name?
Julia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Julia?
In 2024, Julia was the 116th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,359 births.
What are the variants of the name Julia?
Variants and related names of Julia include Juliette and Julius.
What are good sibling names for Julia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emily, Veronica, Diana and Anna for a sister, Patrick, Mark, Antonio and Paul for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Julia?
The most common nicknames for Julia are Jules and Julie.
Who are famous people named Julia?
Julia Roberts, actress; Julia Child, chef; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, actress; Julia Margaret Cameron, photographer.