boys' name · peaked 1990

Julio

Every Julio since 1888 — 64,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#641
among boys
Babies in 2025
436
named Julio
Peak year
1990
1,564 babies
All-time total
64,197
since 1888

The story of Julio

Julio is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #641 in 2025 with 436 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1888, 64,197 American babies have been named Julio. Its peak came in 1990, when 1,564 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Julio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Julio 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 436 #641
2024 475 #600
2023 511 #573
2022 538 #555
2021 458 #607
2020 522 #543
2019 540 #530
2018 541 #525
2017 581 #501
2016 626 #488
2015 664 #458
2014 655 #453
2013 718 #412
2012 776 #384
2011 819 #363
2010 928 #338
2009 1,061 #305
2008 1,200 #284
2007 1,306 #266
2006 1,415 #240
2005 6 #15,387 1,517 #227
2004 1,222 #268
2003 6 #14,720 1,158 #271
2002 1,274 #255
2001 5 #16,552 1,320 #254
2000 6 #13,975 1,306 #256
1995 11 #7,761 1,284 #233
1990 8 #9,655 1,556 #194
1985 13 #5,492 887 #256
1980 11 #6,079 797 #271
1975 11 #5,296 764 #259
1970 11 #4,885 644 #307
1965 375 #406
1960 7 #5,408 345 #433
1955 6 #5,498 259 #461
1950 193 #483
1945 140 #504
1940 114 #554
1935 101 #579
1930 5 #4,894 158 #471
1925 5 #5,384 140 #519
1920 98 #638
1915 69 #710
1910 13 #902
1905 9 #879
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Julio

  1. Julio Iglesias Singer · b. 1943
  2. Julio Cortázar Writer · 1914–1984
  3. Julio González Painter · 1876–1942
  4. Julio César Turbay Ayala Politician · 1916–2005
  5. Julio Argentino Roca Politician · 1843–1914

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Julio in 2025?

Julio ranked #641 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 436 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Julio?

64,197 babies have been named Julio in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Julio most popular?

Julio peaked in 1990, when 1,564 newborns received the name.

Is Julio a boy or girl name?

Julio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Julio rising or falling?

Julio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Julio?

Well-known people named Julio include Julio Iglesias (singer), Julio Cortázar (writer), Julio González (painter).

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