Girl
Julia
youthful, soft-haired
About Julia
Elegant simplicity defines this timeless selection that has graced countless remarkable individuals throughout history. The name possesses a refined quality without pretension, striking that rare balance between classic sophistication and everyday wearability. Its three syllables create a rhythmic flow that sounds pleasing in any context, from playground introductions to boardroom presentations. The versatility extends to nickname options, though many bearers choose to use the full form throughout their lives. This choice transcends cultural boundaries, recognized and appreciated across numerous countries and languages. Parents seeking a name with literary connections, historical depth, and contemporary relevance will find all these qualities seamlessly woven together here.
Popularity of the Name Julia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #26 | ||||
| 1881 | #30 | ||||
| 1882 | #35 | ||||
| 1883 | #34 | ||||
| 1884 | #37 | ||||
| 1885 | #32 | ||||
| 1886 | #36 | ||||
| 1887 | #39 | ||||
| 1888 | #38 | ||||
| 1889 | #40 | ||||
| 1890 | #40 | ||||
| 1891 | #43 | ||||
| 1892 | #41 | ||||
| 1893 | #40 | ||||
| 1894 | #45 | ||||
| 1895 | #45 | ||||
| 1896 | #44 | ||||
| 1897 | #45 | ||||
| 1898 | #45 | ||||
| 1899 | #47 | ||||
| 1900 | #46 | #129 | |||
| 1901 | #46 | #97 | |||
| 1902 | #46 | #119 | |||
| 1903 | #48 | #121 | |||
| 1904 | #49 | #115 | |||
| 1905 | #47 | #128 | |||
| 1906 | #48 | #136 | |||
| 1907 | #49 | #120 | |||
| 1908 | #50 | #121 | |||
| 1909 | #45 | #139 | |||
| 1910 | #49 | #128 | |||
| 1911 | #44 | #127 | |||
| 1912 | #44 | #146 | |||
| 1913 | #42 | #143 | |||
| 1914 | #42 | ||||
| 1915 | #44 | #162 | |||
| 1916 | #46 | #157 | |||
| 1917 | #47 | #138 | |||
| 1918 | #48 | #143 | |||
| 1919 | #48 | #161 | |||
| 1920 | #55 | #193 | |||
| 1921 | #58 | #173 | |||
| 1922 | #60 | #199 | |||
| 1923 | #62 | ||||
| 1924 | #62 | ||||
| 1925 | #65 | ||||
| 1926 | #75 | #128 | |||
| 1927 | #76 | ||||
| 1928 | #80 | #190 | |||
| 1929 | #88 | ||||
| 1930 | #90 | ||||
| 1931 | #91 | #129 | |||
| 1932 | #92 | #132 | |||
| 1933 | #97 | #168 | |||
| 1934 | #105 | #147 | |||
| 1935 | #102 | #174 | |||
| 1936 | #105 | #98 | |||
| 1937 | #112 | #98 | |||
| 1938 | #107 | #86 | |||
| 1939 | #91 | #91 | |||
| 1940 | #91 | #105 | |||
| 1941 | #88 | #81 | |||
| 1942 | #95 | #103 | |||
| 1943 | #95 | #98 | |||
| 1944 | #102 | #96 | |||
| 1945 | #115 | #115 | |||
| 1946 | #114 | #136 | |||
| 1947 | #116 | #131 | |||
| 1948 | #118 | #122 | |||
| 1949 | #112 | #100 | |||
| 1950 | #119 | #92 | |||
| 1951 | #127 | #111 | |||
| 1952 | #131 | #111 | |||
| 1953 | #124 | #94 | |||
| 1954 | #127 | #116 | |||
| 1955 | #131 | #121 | |||
| 1956 | #131 | #102 | |||
| 1957 | #122 | #121 | |||
| 1958 | #119 | #120 | |||
| 1959 | #116 | #112 | |||
| 1960 | #122 | #103 | |||
| 1961 | #116 | #131 | |||
| 1962 | #120 | #146 | |||
| 1963 | #122 | #129 | |||
| 1964 | #117 | #126 | #42 | ||
| 1965 | #123 | #138 | #46 | ||
| 1966 | #117 | #143 | #59 | ||
| 1967 | #123 | #142 | #59 | ||
| 1968 | #113 | #115 | #65 | ||
| 1969 | #100 | #140 | #69 | ||
| 1970 | #121 | #94 | #77 | ||
| 1971 | #130 | #87 | #88 | ||
| 1972 | #132 | #79 | #104 | ||
| 1973 | #136 | #93 | #124 | ||
| 1974 | #136 | #84 | #135 | ||
| 1975 | #137 | #125 | #127 | ||
| 1976 | #141 | #101 | #147 | ||
| 1977 | #143 | #80 | #136 | ||
| 1978 | #112 | #78 | #135 | ||
| 1979 | #122 | #65 | #178 | ||
| 1980 | #98 | #97 | #170 | ||
| 1981 | #88 | #83 | #145 | ||
| 1982 | #84 | #42 | #174 | ||
| 1983 | #85 | #25 | #185 | ||
| 1984 | #87 | #39 | #167 | ||
| 1985 | #85 | #45 | #199 | ||
| 1986 | #88 | #54 | #222 | ||
| 1987 | #86 | #69 | #169 | ||
| 1988 | #88 | #79 | #193 | ||
| 1989 | #96 | #68 | #149 | ||
| 1990 | #83 | #77 | #158 | ||
| 1991 | #67 | #85 | #194 | #48 | |
| 1992 | #70 | #84 | #207 | #47 | |
| 1993 | #72 | #72 | #179 | #48 | |
| 1994 | #72 | #98 | #151 | #45 | |
| 1995 | #62 | #111 | #164 | #31 | |
| 1996 | #48 | #76 | #150 | #24 | |
| 1997 | #37 | #230 | #109 | #207 | #20 |
| 1998 | #32 | #226 | #72 | #157 | #15 |
| 1999 | #30 | #232 | #88 | #161 | #12 |
| 2000 | #29 | #265 | #93 | #198 | #14 |
| 2001 | #27 | #255 | #85 | #143 | #10 |
| 2002 | #33 | #311 | #103 | #151 | #10 |
| 2003 | #33 | #272 | #167 | #145 | #11 |
| 2004 | #32 | #259 | #136 | #150 | #12 |
| 2005 | #31 | #212 | #125 | #98 | #9 |
| 2006 | #31 | #154 | #162 | #71 | #12 |
| 2007 | #34 | #91 | #153 | #49 | #15 |
| 2008 | #41 | #85 | #156 | #34 | #14 |
| 2009 | #50 | #82 | #135 | #31 | #22 |
| 2010 | #55 | #80 | #231 | #35 | #26 |
| 2011 | #58 | #74 | #221 | #35 | #31 |
| 2012 | #65 | #78 | #235 | #34 | #27 |
| 2013 | #75 | #80 | #184 | #34 | #29 |
| 2014 | #86 | #93 | #199 | #40 | #31 |
| 2015 | #89 | #89 | #200 | #51 | #33 |
| 2016 | #88 | #95 | #129 | #50 | #40 |
| 2017 | #93 | #93 | #265 | #46 | #49 |
| 2018 | #93 | #104 | #248 | #45 | #45 |
| 2019 | #99 | #112 | #215 | #58 | #40 |
| 2020 | #108 | #128 | #227 | #76 | #44 |
| 2021 | #114 | #145 | #196 | #70 | #42 |
| 2022 | #111 | #185 | #189 | #102 | #39 |
| 2023 | #121 | #188 | #172 | #95 | #49 |
| 2024 | #116 | #216 | #225 | #77 | #45 |
| 2025 | #131 | #229 | #420 | #110 | #41 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Julia
Names Similar to Julia
Nicknames for Julia
- Jul
- Julie
- Ju-Ju
Famous People Named Julia
| Julia Roberts | American actress |
| Julia Child | American chef and TV personality |
| Julia Louis-Dreyfus | American actress |
| Julia Gillard | Former Australian Prime Minister |
| Julia Alvarez | American author |
| Julia Kristeva | Bulgarian-French philosopher and psychoanalyst |
| Julia Margaret Cameron | British photographer |
| Julia Stiles | American actress |
| Julia Ward Howe | American poet and activist |
| Julia Hartz | Co-founder of Eventbrite |
| Julia Morgan | American architect |
| Julia Serano | American writer and transgender activist |
| Julia Goldani Telles | American actress |
| Julia Jacklin | Australian singer-songwriter |
| Julia Sweeney | American actress and comedian |
| Julia Ormond | British actress |
| Julia Hartley-Brewer | British journalist and broadcaster |
| Julia Childress Beck | American civil rights activist |
| Julia Butterfly Hill | American environmental activist |
Characters Named Julia
| Julia Wicker | The Magicians by Lev Grossman |
| Julia Roberts | Notting Hill |
| Julia Winston | The Proposal |
| Julia McNamara | Nip/Tuck |
| Julia Houston | Smash |
| Julia Shumway | Under the Dome by Stephen King |
| Julia Cotton | Hellraiser |
| Julia Baker | Family Ties |
| Julia Sugarbaker | Designing Women |
| Julia Chang | Tekken video game series |
| Julia Sullivan | The Wedding Singer |
| Julia Pennyworth | DC Comics character |
| Julia Smith | The Sopranos |
| Julia Meade | The Mummy films |
| Julia Harris | Horrible Bosses |