Julia
From Latin Iūlia, feminine form of the Roman gens name Iūlius.
Every Julia since 1880 — 477,993 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Julia
Julia is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #131 in 2025 with 2,172 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 477,993 American babies have been named Julia. Its peak came in 2001, when 8,849 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Julia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Julia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,172 | #131 | — | — |
| 2024 | 2,372 | #116 | — | — |
| 2023 | 2,299 | #121 | — | — |
| 2022 | 2,545 | #111 | — | — |
| 2021 | 2,433 | #114 | — | — |
| 2020 | 2,508 | #108 | 6 | #11,265 |
| 2019 | 2,787 | #99 | — | — |
| 2018 | 3,010 | #93 | 5 | #13,113 |
| 2017 | 3,125 | #93 | — | — |
| 2016 | 3,344 | #88 | 9 | #8,468 |
| 2015 | 3,375 | #89 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3,605 | #86 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3,754 | #75 | — | — |
| 2012 | 3,882 | #65 | — | — |
| 2011 | 4,350 | #58 | 9 | #8,415 |
| 2010 | 4,677 | #55 | 6 | #11,439 |
| 2009 | 4,996 | #50 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5,620 | #41 | 9 | #8,651 |
| 2007 | 6,133 | #34 | 7 | #10,315 |
| 2006 | 6,884 | #31 | 11 | #7,171 |
| 2005 | 7,089 | #31 | 9 | #7,976 |
| 2004 | 7,149 | #32 | 26 | #3,582 |
| 2003 | 7,437 | #33 | 18 | #4,519 |
| 2002 | 7,965 | #33 | 15 | #5,021 |
| 2001 | 8,838 | #27 | 11 | #6,228 |
| 2000 | 8,769 | #29 | 8 | #7,812 |
| 1995 | 5,411 | #62 | 16 | #3,957 |
| 1990 | 3,914 | #83 | 29 | #2,407 |
| 1985 | 3,206 | #85 | 31 | #1,892 |
| 1980 | 3,069 | #98 | 23 | #2,244 |
| 1975 | 2,001 | #137 | 13 | #2,994 |
| 1970 | 3,178 | #121 | 19 | #2,096 |
| 1965 | 3,102 | #123 | 13 | #2,316 |
| 1960 | 3,790 | #122 | 10 | #2,775 |
| 1955 | 3,287 | #131 | 18 | #1,879 |
| 1950 | 2,727 | #119 | 6 | #3,500 |
| 1945 | 2,328 | #115 | 15 | #1,819 |
| 1940 | 2,709 | #91 | 19 | #1,601 |
| 1935 | 2,341 | #102 | 16 | #1,794 |
| 1930 | 2,880 | #90 | 16 | #1,929 |
| 1925 | 4,047 | #65 | 20 | #1,774 |
| 1920 | 4,889 | #55 | 23 | #1,617 |
| 1915 | 4,831 | #44 | 11 | #2,377 |
| 1910 | 2,074 | #49 | 7 | #1,371 |
| 1905 | 1,642 | #47 | — | — |
| 1900 | 1,766 | #46 | 6 | #1,242 |
| 1895 | 1,380 | #45 | — | — |
| 1890 | 1,275 | #40 | — | — |
| 1885 | 1,062 | #32 | 7 | #803 |
| 1880 | 783 | #26 | — | — |
Famous people named Julia
- Julia Roberts Actor · b. 1967
- Julia Kristeva Philosopher · b. 1941
- Julia Domna Companion · 160–217
- Julia the Elder Companion · -39–14
- Julia Drusilla Politician · 16–38
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julia mean?
From Latin Iūlia, feminine form of the Roman gens name Iūlius.
How popular is the name Julia in 2025?
Julia ranked #131 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,172 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Julia?
477,993 babies have been named Julia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Julia most popular?
Julia peaked in 2001, when 8,849 newborns received the name.
Is Julia a boy or girl name?
Julia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Julia rising or falling?
Julia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Julia?
Well-known people named Julia include Julia Roberts (actor), Julia Kristeva (philosopher), Julia Domna (companion).