How Many People Are Named Julia?

475,798

people in the United States are named Julia

1 in 704 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#140

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.1420%

Of US population

Peak Year

2001

8,849 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Finnish, Russian, Ukrainian, Ancient Roman, Biblical
Pronunciation: JOO-lee-ə (English), YOO-lya (German, Polish), YOO-lee-ah (Swedish, Danish, Finnish), KHOO-lya (Span
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and the wife of Tiberius. A person by this name has a brief mention in the New Testament. It was also borne by a few early saints and martyrs, including the patron saint of Corsica. Additionally, Shakespeare used it in his comedy 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' (1594).... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 59.2 years old

Young (<30) 160,130
33.7%
Adult (30–60) 95,464
20.1%
Senior (>60) 220,204
46.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 38,589
New York 38,398
Pennsylvania 29,324
Texas 29,036
Illinois 20,813
Ohio 19,488
New Jersey 17,083
Massachusetts 14,905
Florida 14,545
Michigan 14,206

💡 Fun Facts About "Julia"

  • 2,359 babies were named Julia in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2001
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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