Julia
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian family
Origin: Latin Julia — feminine of Julius, from the ancient Roman Julian clan
Popularity: Ranked #131 in 2025 with 2,172 babies born.
History: Julia is the feminine form of Julius — the name of one of Rome's greatest families, made immortal by Julius Caesar. The name has been used continuously from ancient Rome through the present day, one of the longest unbroken histories of any name. Julia has been popular in English-speaking countries since the 18th century. Julia Roberts — one of the biggest box-office stars of the 1990s — is its defining modern bearer. The name has been in the U.S. top 50 for most of the past century. It has a flowing, musical quality and a classical elegance that genuinely transcends every era.
Famous people named Julia: Julia Roberts (actress), Julia Child (chef), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (actress)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Julia? About 1 in 1,532 babies born in 2025 were named Julia, or roughly 6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Julia
What does the name Julia mean?
Julia means “Youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian family” from Latin Julia — feminine of Julius, from the ancient Roman Julian clan roots.
What is the origin of the name Julia?
Julia has Latin Julia — feminine of Julius, from the ancient Roman Julian clan origin. The traditional meaning is “Youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian family”.
How popular is Julia?
Julia ranked #131 in 2025 — given to 2,172 babies that year.
When was Julia most popular?
Julia peaked in 2001 with 8,838 babies registered that year.
Is Julia a boy or girl name?
Julia is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Julias in registered births are female.
Is the name Julia rising or falling in popularity?
Julia has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #108 in 2020 to #131 in 2025.
How long has Julia been recorded?
Julia appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.