Boy
Julius
youthful, downy-bearded
About Julius
A name that carries centuries of classical elegance, Julius brings to mind strength and scholarly achievement. This distinguished choice has graced emperors and thinkers alike, offering a timeless quality that never feels outdated. Parents choosing Julius often appreciate its balance between formality and approachability, making it suitable for both childhood and professional life. The name possesses a certain gravitas without being pretentious, allowing a child to grow into it naturally. Julius works beautifully across cultures and languages, maintaining its integrity whether shortened to Jules or kept in full. It's a name that suggests intelligence and capability, yet remains warm and personable. For families seeking something traditional that won't blend into a crowd of trendy choices, Julius delivers sophistication with staying power.
Popularity of the Name Julius
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #94 | ||||
| 1881 | #97 | ||||
| 1882 | #91 | ||||
| 1883 | #88 | ||||
| 1884 | #95 | ||||
| 1885 | #97 | ||||
| 1886 | #94 | ||||
| 1887 | #93 | ||||
| 1888 | #89 | ||||
| 1889 | #103 | ||||
| 1890 | #105 | ||||
| 1891 | #102 | ||||
| 1892 | #99 | ||||
| 1893 | #92 | ||||
| 1894 | #101 | ||||
| 1895 | #108 | ||||
| 1896 | #108 | ||||
| 1897 | #108 | ||||
| 1898 | #105 | ||||
| 1899 | #108 | ||||
| 1900 | #112 | ||||
| 1901 | #101 | ||||
| 1902 | #122 | ||||
| 1903 | #112 | ||||
| 1904 | #111 | ||||
| 1905 | #112 | ||||
| 1906 | #113 | ||||
| 1907 | #105 | ||||
| 1908 | #99 | ||||
| 1909 | #98 | ||||
| 1910 | #95 | ||||
| 1911 | #104 | ||||
| 1912 | #100 | ||||
| 1913 | #106 | ||||
| 1914 | #106 | ||||
| 1915 | #109 | ||||
| 1916 | #111 | ||||
| 1917 | #113 | ||||
| 1918 | #118 | ||||
| 1919 | #123 | ||||
| 1920 | #125 | ||||
| 1921 | #128 | ||||
| 1922 | #129 | ||||
| 1923 | #137 | ||||
| 1924 | #146 | ||||
| 1925 | #149 | ||||
| 1926 | #153 | ||||
| 1927 | #166 | ||||
| 1928 | #168 | ||||
| 1929 | #170 | ||||
| 1930 | #176 | ||||
| 1931 | #185 | ||||
| 1932 | #187 | ||||
| 1933 | #211 | ||||
| 1934 | #210 | ||||
| 1935 | #213 | ||||
| 1936 | #213 | ||||
| 1937 | #210 | ||||
| 1938 | #217 | ||||
| 1939 | #224 | ||||
| 1940 | #219 | ||||
| 1941 | #232 | ||||
| 1942 | #240 | ||||
| 1943 | #238 | ||||
| 1944 | #249 | ||||
| 1945 | #271 | ||||
| 1946 | #275 | ||||
| 1947 | #276 | ||||
| 1948 | #295 | ||||
| 1949 | #288 | ||||
| 1950 | #301 | ||||
| 1951 | #308 | ||||
| 1952 | #322 | ||||
| 1953 | #299 | ||||
| 1954 | #293 | ||||
| 1955 | #294 | ||||
| 1956 | #330 | ||||
| 1957 | #314 | ||||
| 1958 | #344 | ||||
| 1959 | #343 | ||||
| 1960 | #346 | ||||
| 1961 | #385 | ||||
| 1962 | #390 | ||||
| 1963 | #362 | ||||
| 1964 | #392 | ||||
| 1965 | #378 | ||||
| 1966 | #383 | ||||
| 1967 | #405 | ||||
| 1968 | #405 | ||||
| 1969 | #413 | ||||
| 1970 | #431 | ||||
| 1971 | #420 | ||||
| 1972 | #436 | ||||
| 1973 | #424 | ||||
| 1974 | #426 | ||||
| 1975 | #438 | ||||
| 1976 | #415 | ||||
| 1977 | #371 | ||||
| 1978 | #363 | ||||
| 1979 | #367 | ||||
| 1980 | #352 | ||||
| 1981 | #349 | ||||
| 1982 | #347 | ||||
| 1983 | #326 | ||||
| 1984 | #362 | ||||
| 1985 | #373 | ||||
| 1986 | #402 | ||||
| 1987 | #380 | ||||
| 1988 | #398 | ||||
| 1989 | #399 | ||||
| 1990 | #401 | ||||
| 1991 | #437 | #754 | |||
| 1992 | #453 | #806 | |||
| 1993 | #498 | #351 | #503 | ||
| 1994 | #511 | #689 | |||
| 1995 | #506 | #716 | |||
| 1996 | #509 | #698 | |||
| 1997 | #485 | #790 | #750 | ||
| 1998 | #488 | #836 | #795 | ||
| 1999 | #501 | #807 | #310 | #359 | #804 |
| 2000 | #484 | #838 | #714 | ||
| 2001 | #414 | #261 | #637 | ||
| 2002 | #403 | #870 | #264 | #524 | #582 |
| 2003 | #387 | #805 | #245 | #850 | |
| 2004 | #382 | #916 | #222 | #782 | |
| 2005 | #352 | #218 | #592 | #458 | |
| 2006 | #322 | #292 | #455 | ||
| 2007 | #302 | #996 | #310 | #721 | #646 |
| 2008 | #303 | #995 | #207 | #538 | |
| 2009 | #314 | #288 | #652 | #716 | |
| 2010 | #335 | #969 | #270 | #470 | #667 |
| 2011 | #341 | #324 | #582 | #775 | |
| 2012 | #332 | #294 | #703 | ||
| 2013 | #347 | #235 | #570 | ||
| 2014 | #308 | #405 | #644 | ||
| 2015 | #311 | #979 | #373 | #586 | #531 |
| 2016 | #339 | #313 | #564 | #716 | |
| 2017 | #339 | #858 | #365 | #580 | |
| 2018 | #341 | #956 | #244 | #623 | |
| 2019 | #350 | #302 | #727 | ||
| 2020 | #335 | #851 | #351 | #567 | #600 |
| 2021 | #319 | #931 | #358 | #517 | |
| 2022 | #348 | #414 | #848 | ||
| 2023 | #400 | #431 | #661 | ||
| 2024 | #386 | #704 | |||
| 2025 | #424 | #449 | #870 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Julius
Names Similar to Julius
Nicknames for Julius
- Jules
- Jule
- Ju
- Jay
Famous People Named Julius
| Julius Caesar | Roman statesman and military general |
| Julius Erving | American basketball player |
| Julius Evola | Italian philosopher |
| Julius Shulman | American architectural photographer |
| Julius Peppers | American football player |
| Julius La Rosa | American singer |
| Julius Malema | South African politician |
| Julius Nyerere | Tanzanian politician |
| Julius Axelrod | American biochemist and Nobel laureate |
| Julius Boros | American golfer |
| Julius Meier-Graefe | German art critic |
| Julius Wellhausen | German biblical scholar |
| Julius Lester | American writer |
| Julius Rosenberg | American spy |
| Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld | German painter |
| Julius Lothar Meyer | German chemist |
| Juliusz Słowacki | Polish poet |
| Julius Hemphill | American jazz composer and saxophonist |
| Julius Harrison | American composer |
Characters Named Julius
| Julius Kingsley | Code Geass |
| Julius Belmont | Castlevania series |
| Julius Novachrono | Black Clover |
| Julius Root | Artemis Fowl series |
| Julius Little | Saints Row series |
| Julius Pepperwood | New Girl |
| Julius Caesar | Shakespeare's play |
| Julius Hibbert | The Simpsons |
| Julius No | James Bond novel and film |
| Julius Nox | Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World |
| Julius Kane | The Kane Chronicles series |
| Julius Valentine Baxter | Brandy & Mr. Whiskers |
| Julius Quasar | Ben 10 |
| Julius Fudge | Harry Potter series |