US Popularity:274
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:youthful or Jove's child
Julia is a girl’s name with Latin origins. The name Julia means “youthful” or “Jove’s child” and was once an imperial Roman name given to those born in the house of Julius Caesar. Despite its ancient roots, Julia is a modern and sophisticated yet simple name that rolls off the tongue. Lovers of literature can also find the name Julia in Shakespearean, Dickensian, and Orwellian novels.

Famous People Named Julia

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  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Comedian
  • Julia Roberts
    Actress

Julia Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Julia is currently #293 on The Bump
Girl:Julia is currently #126 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Julia is currently #274 in U.S. births
Girl:Julia is currently #87 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#274
in 2022
+ 11
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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