The nameJulio
Julio is the Spanish form of Julius, the name of Julius Caesar.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Julio comes from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally linked to Iulus, son of Aeneas.
Origin
Latin, through Spanish.
History
Julio is also the Spanish word for July, the month named after Julius Caesar. In the United States the name reached 194th in 1990.
Did you know?
- Before singing, Julio Iglesias was a goalkeeper in Real Madrid's youth teams. A car accident ended his football career.
Famous people named Julio
- Julio Iglesias, singer
- Julio Cortázar, writer
- Julio César Chávez, boxer
Popularity of the name Julio
Julio in the United States
Julio was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 13,939 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Julio. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1990. Half of all babies named Julio in the United States were born before 1992. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 501 births a year on average, against 590 in the five years before.
Julio in France
Julio was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 525 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Julio. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Julio in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 87 births a year on average, against 66 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Julio
Names from the same generation as Julio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julio mean?
Julio comes from the Roman family name Julius, traditionally linked to Iulus, son of Aeneas.
What is the origin of the name Julio?
Latin, through Spanish.
Is Julio a girl's or a boy's name?
Julio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Julio?
In 2024, Julio was the 599th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 475 births.
What are the variants of the name Julio?
Variants and related names of Julio include Giulio and Jules.
What are good sibling names for Julio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rosa, Priscilla, Marina and Natasha for a sister, Sergio, Cesar, Mario and Tony for a brother.
Who are famous people named Julio?
Julio Iglesias, singer; Julio Cortázar, writer; Julio César Chávez, boxer.