Names Starting With J
BoyLatin#264 in 2025
Julius
Julius is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “youthful; of the Julian family.” It ranked #264 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
JOO-lee-us
meaning & origin
The name Julius means “youthful; of the Julian family.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
From the Roman gens Julia, descended from 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.
popularity over time
#3292020
#3112021
#2942022
#2792023
#2642024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #264 |
| 2023 | #279 |
| 2022 | #294 |
| 2021 | #311 |
| 2020 | #329 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Julius
- Julius Caesar (Roman statesman)
- Julius Erving (basketball player)
- Julius Rosenberg (spy)
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