July
From Middle English Julie, julye, iulius, from Anglo-Norman julie, from Old French jule, juil, from Latin iūlius (Gaius Julius Caesar's month), perhaps a contraction of…
Every July since 1962 — 1,133 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of July
July is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,673 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,133 American babies have been named July — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 July stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
July 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 | 17 | #6,673 | 14 | #6,270 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,273 | 14 | #6,325 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,079 | 12 | #7,093 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,719 | 14 | #6,307 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,831 | 13 | #6,497 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,692 | 12 | #6,810 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,175 | 21 | #4,704 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,139 | 8 | #9,207 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,160 | 13 | #6,485 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,886 | 13 | #6,519 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,205 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,705 | 8 | #9,200 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,560 | 7 | #10,182 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,997 | 9 | #8,499 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,880 | 8 | #9,173 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,871 | 10 | #7,853 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,677 | 12 | #7,022 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,155 | 9 | #8,652 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,833 | 7 | #10,317 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,017 | — | — |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,120 | 5 | #12,337 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,476 | 7 | #9,437 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,762 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,529 | — | — |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,177 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,410 | 5 | #11,265 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,764 | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,157 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,493 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,682 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,298 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,042 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name July mean?
From Middle English Julie, julye, iulius, from Anglo-Norman julie, from Old French jule, juil, from Latin iūlius (Gaius Julius Caesar's month), perhaps a contraction of *Iovilios, "descended from Jove".
How popular is the name July in 2025?
July ranked #6,673 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named July?
1,133 babies have been named July in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name July most popular?
July peaked in 2020, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is July a boy or girl name?
July is used for both: about 75% of babies named July have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name July rising or falling?
July has been roughly stable over the past decade.