Julius
Julius is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “youthful; of the Julian family.” It ranked #424 in the United States in 2025. From the Roman gens Julia, descended from Iulus, son of Aeneas.
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how do you pronounce Julius?
JOO-lee-us
where does the name Julius come from?
Of uncertain origin: possibly from the Greek ioulos, downy first beard, meaning the young, or from the Latin Jovilius, devoted to Jove; tradition also linked it with Iulus, son of Aeneas.
Julius Caesar is the most famous bearer, and the name spread through the Roman Empire. Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (1599) has kept the name alive in Western consciousness.
how popular is this name?
Julius has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #88 in 1883, and ranked #424 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #424 |
| 2024 | #386 |
| 2023 | #399 |
| 2022 | #348 |
| 2021 | #319 |
| 2020 | #335 |
| 2019 | #350 |
| 2018 | #341 |
| 2017 | #339 |
| 2016 | #339 |
| 2010 | #335 |
| 2000 | #483 |
| 1990 | #402 |
| 1980 | #352 |
| 1970 | #430 |
| 1960 | #346 |
| 1950 | #301 |
| 1940 | #219 |
| 1930 | #176 |
| 1920 | #125 |
| 1910 | #95 |
| 1900 | #112 |
| 1890 | #105 |
| 1883 | #88 |
| 1880 | #94 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Julius fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Julius
A Roman family name, made famous by Julius Caesar. Julio and Júlio are the Spanish and Portuguese forms, and Jules the French.
who are famous people named Julius?
- Julius Caesar (Roman statesman)
- Julius Erving (basketball player)
- Julius Rosenberg (spy)
what are the nicknames and variants of Julius?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Julius?
what names go well with Julius?
Sibling names that share Julius's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Julius
What does the name Julius mean?
Julius means “youthful; of the Julian family”.
What is the origin of the name Julius?
Julius comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Julio and Júlio.
How popular is the name Julius?
Julius ranked #424 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1883, at #88, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Julius a boy or girl name?
Julius is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Julius?
Julius is pronounced JOO-lee-us, with 3 syllables.
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