Julius Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In numerology, the name Julius corresponds to the number 1, which symbolizes leadership, independence, and pioneering spirit.

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A Deep Dive

Julius Overview

Meaning

Youthful, downy, dedicated to Jove

Gender

Boy

Origin

Latin, Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Julius,” meaning youthful or downy-bearded.

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒuː.li.əs/

Popularity

Julius is a classic name known globally, often found in various cultures. In the USA, Julius ranked #345 for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Mythological, Traditional

Associated Traits

Noble, wise, confident, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Julius is historically significant, often associated with Roman culture and figures like Julius Caesar.

Name Day

April 12th (Hungary)
A Deep Dive

Julius Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Julian, Julio, Juliusz, Giulio

Common Nicknames

Jules, Jule, Juju, J, Jay

Diminutives

Juli, Julesy, Juliu, Ju

Famous People

  • Julius Caesar
    (Roman General)
  • Julius Erving
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Julius Rosenwald
    (American Philanthropist)
  • Julius Peppers
    (American Football Player)
  • Julius Evola
    (Italian Philosopher)
  • Julius Randle
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Julius Axelrod
    (American Scientist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Julius Caesar
    ("Julius Caesar," Play)
  • Julius Benedict
    ("Twins," Film)
  • Julius Hibbert
    ("The Simpsons," TV Series)
  • Julius Campbell
    ("Remember the Titans," Film)

Places

  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
    (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
  • Julius Sterling Morton Park
    (Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA)
  • Julius Street Flats
    (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Julius?

Julius implies being youthful and energetic, often linked to people who are full of life and enthusiasm. Those named Julius are frequently perceived as vibrant and lively individuals.

What Is the Origin of The Name Julius?

Julius stems from the Latin name Julius, which is related to the Roman family name Iulius. This name has historical ties to ancient Rome, particularly associated with Julius Caesar.

Julius Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Julius in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3192021#3482022#4002023
Top 3 Rankings#881883#891888#911882

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Julius

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023400
(-52 from 2022)
791
(-149 from 2022)
0.04320
2022348
(-29 from 2021)
940
(-98 from 2021)
0.05019
2021319
(+16 from 2020)
1038
(+71 from 2020)
0.05540
2020335
(+16 from 2019)
967
(+21 from 2019)
0.05228
2019351
(-9 from 2018)
946
(-34 from 2018)
0.04923
2018342
(-3 from 2017)
980
(-24 from 2017)
0.05042
2017339
No change from 2016
1004
(-22 from 2016)
0.05073
2016339
(-28 from 2015)
1026
(-123 from 2015)
0.05065
2015311
(-3 from 2014)
1149
(+20 from 2014)
0.05620
2014308
(+39 from 2013)
1129
(+207 from 2013)
0.05509
2013347
(-15 from 2012)
922
(-33 from 2012)
0.04563
2012332
(+10 from 2011)
955
(+67 from 2011)
0.04706
2011342
(-7 from 2010)
888
(-46 from 2010)
0.04371
2010335
(-21 from 2009)
934
(-84 from 2009)
0.04546
2009314
(-11 from 2008)
1018
(-83 from 2008)
0.04800
2008303
(-1 from 2007)
1101
(-20 from 2007)
0.05049
2007302
(+20 from 2006)
1121
(+126 from 2006)
0.05061
2006322
(+30 from 2005)
995
(+152 from 2005)
0.04538
2005352
(+30 from 2004)
843
(+130 from 2004)
0.03963
2004382
(+5 from 2003)
713
(+34 from 2003)
0.03374
2003387
(+15 from 2002)
679
(+52 from 2002)
0.03232
2002402
(+12 from 2001)
627
(+20 from 2001)
0.03034
2001414
(+69 from 2000)
607
(+122 from 2000)
0.02935
2000483
(+18 from 1999)
485
(+54 from 1999)
0.02322
1999501
(-14 from 1998)
431
(-18 from 1998)
0.02114
1998487
(-3 from 1997)
449
(+7 from 1997)
0.02214
1997484
(+25 from 1996)
442
(+37 from 1996)
0.02212
1996509
(-4 from 1995)
405
(-4 from 1995)
0.02021
1995505
(+6 from 1994)
409
(+19 from 1994)
0.02033
1994511
(-13 from 1993)
390
(-27 from 1993)
0.01913
1993498
(-45 from 1992)
417
(-68 from 1992)
0.02019
1992453
(-16 from 1991)
485
(-26 from 1991)
0.02310
1991437
(-35 from 1990)
511
(-62 from 1990)
0.02411
1990402
(-4 from 1989)
573
(+28 from 1989)
0.02663
1989398
(-1 from 1988)
545
(+44 from 1988)
0.02600
1988397
(-18 from 1987)
501
(-5 from 1987)
0.02502
1987379
(+23 from 1986)
506
(+55 from 1986)
0.02595
1986402
(-29 from 1985)
451
(-39 from 1985)
0.02347
1985373
(-11 from 1984)
490
(-13 from 1984)
0.02546
1984362
(-36 from 1983)
503
(-78 from 1983)
0.02680
1983326
(+19 from 1982)
581
(+43 from 1982)
0.03118
1982345
(+4 from 1981)
538
(+27 from 1981)
0.02851
1981349
(+3 from 1980)
511
(-2 from 1980)
0.02744
1980352
(+15 from 1979)
513
(+42 from 1979)
0.02766
1979367
(-4 from 1978)
471
(+25 from 1978)
0.02629
1978363
(+8 from 1977)
446
(+2 from 1977)
0.02610
1977371
(+42 from 1976)
444
(+96 from 1976)
0.02597
1976413
(+25 from 1975)
348
(+25 from 1975)
0.02132
1975438
(-12 from 1974)
323
(-15 from 1974)
0.01991
1974426
(-2 from 1973)
338
(-5 from 1973)
0.02073
1973424
(+12 from 1972)
343
(+13 from 1972)
0.02126
1972436
(-16 from 1971)
330
(-36 from 1971)
0.01971
1971420
(+10 from 1970)
366
(+9 from 1970)
0.02013
1970430
(-17 from 1969)
357
(-15 from 1969)
0.01874
1969413
(-8 from 1968)
372
(+10 from 1968)
0.02034
1968405
(-1 from 1967)
362
(+2 from 1967)
0.02039
1967404
(-22 from 1966)
360
(-35 from 1966)
0.02023
1966382
(-4 from 1965)
395
(-24 from 1965)
0.02173
1965378
(+13 from 1964)
419
(+3 from 1964)
0.02212
1964391
(-29 from 1963)
416
(-54 from 1963)
0.02052
1963362
(+28 from 1962)
470
(+41 from 1962)
0.02276
1962390
(-5 from 1961)
429
(+4 from 1961)
0.02041
1961385
(-39 from 1960)
425
(-81 from 1960)
0.01970
1960346
(-2 from 1959)
506
(-2 from 1959)
0.02337
1959344
(-1 from 1958)
508
(+13 from 1958)
0.02345
1958343
(-29 from 1957)
495
(-97 from 1957)
0.02297
1957314
(+16 from 1956)
592
(+86 from 1956)
0.02705
1956330
(-37 from 1955)
506
(-99 from 1955)
0.02358
1955293
No change from 1954
605
(+14 from 1954)
0.02894
1954293
(+6 from 1953)
591
(+38 from 1953)
0.02856
1953299
(+24 from 1952)
553
(+70 from 1952)
0.02762
1952323
(-15 from 1951)
483
(-25 from 1951)
0.02448
1951308
(-7 from 1950)
508
(+2 from 1950)
0.02657
1950301
(-13 from 1949)
506
(-50 from 1949)
0.02782
1949288
(+7 from 1948)
556
(+10 from 1948)
0.03085
1948295
(-19 from 1947)
546
(-59 from 1947)
0.03063
1947276
(-1 from 1946)
605
(+61 from 1946)
0.03257
1946275
(-4 from 1945)
544
(+61 from 1945)
0.03296
1945271
(-22 from 1944)
483
(-58 from 1944)
0.03522
1944249
(-11 from 1943)
541
(-70 from 1943)
0.03894
1943238
(+2 from 1942)
611
(+53 from 1942)
0.04200
1942240
(-8 from 1941)
558
(+7 from 1941)
0.03962
1941232
(-13 from 1940)
551
(-16 from 1940)
0.04391
1940219
(+5 from 1939)
567
(+36 from 1939)
0.04780
1939224
(-7 from 1938)
531
(-24 from 1938)
0.04685
1938217
(-7 from 1937)
555
(-10 from 1937)
0.04883
1937210
(+3 from 1936)
565
(+17 from 1936)
0.05166
1936213
No change from 1935
548
(-12 from 1935)
0.05149
1935213
(-3 from 1934)
560
(-19 from 1934)
0.05236
1934210
(+1 from 1933)
579
(+26 from 1933)
0.05452
1933211
(-24 from 1932)
553
(-159 from 1932)
0.05421
1932187
(-2 from 1931)
712
(+5 from 1931)
0.06627
1931185
(-9 from 1930)
707
(-105 from 1930)
0.06609
1930176
(-8 from 1929)
812
(-30 from 1929)
0.07189
1929168
No change from 1928
842
(-21 from 1928)
0.07602
1928168
(-2 from 1927)
863
(-53 from 1927)
0.07562
1927166
(-13 from 1926)
916
(-116 from 1926)
0.07884
1926153
(-4 from 1925)
1032
(-54 from 1925)
0.09010
1925149
(-3 from 1924)
1086
(-49 from 1924)
0.09432
1924146
(-9 from 1923)
1135
(-52 from 1923)
0.09709
1923137
(-8 from 1922)
1187
(-90 from 1922)
0.10483
1922129
(-1 from 1921)
1277
(-49 from 1921)
0.11349
1921128
(-3 from 1920)
1326
(+8 from 1920)
0.11653
1920125
(-2 from 1919)
1318
(+1 from 1919)
0.11973
1919123
(-5 from 1918)
1317
(-99 from 1918)
0.12971
1918118
(-5 from 1917)
1416
(+32 from 1917)
0.13503
1917113
(-2 from 1916)
1384
(+29 from 1916)
0.14427
1916111
(-2 from 1915)
1355
(-6 from 1915)
0.14677
1915109
(-4 from 1914)
1361
(+312 from 1914)
0.15450
1914105
(+1 from 1913)
1049
(+214 from 1913)
0.15352
1913106
(-6 from 1912)
835
(+77 from 1912)
0.15571
1912100
(+4 from 1911)
758
(+390 from 1911)
0.16790
1911104
(-9 from 1910)
368
(+18 from 1910)
0.15245
191095
(+3 from 1909)
350
(+81 from 1909)
0.16785
190998
(+1 from 1908)
269
(+6 from 1908)
0.15210
190899
(+6 from 1907)
263
(+32 from 1907)
0.15808
1907105
(+8 from 1906)
231
(+41 from 1906)
0.14566
1906113
(-2 from 1905)
190
No change from 1905
0.13188
1905111
(-1 from 1904)
190
(+1 from 1904)
0.13265
1904110
(+2 from 1903)
189
(+16 from 1903)
0.13646
1903112
(+9 from 1902)
173
(+14 from 1902)
0.13377
1902121
(-20 from 1901)
159
(-9 from 1901)
0.11977
1901101
(+11 from 1900)
168
(-38 from 1900)
0.14534
1900112
(-5 from 1899)
206
(+45 from 1899)
0.12706
1899107
(-2 from 1898)
161
(-20 from 1898)
0.13976
1898105
(+3 from 1897)
181
(+22 from 1897)
0.13702
1897108
(-1 from 1896)
159
(-15 from 1896)
0.13039
1896107
(+1 from 1895)
174
(+9 from 1895)
0.13481
1895108
(-7 from 1894)
165
(-13 from 1894)
0.13029
1894101
(-9 from 1893)
178
(-17 from 1893)
0.14252
189392
(+7 from 1892)
195
(+5 from 1892)
0.16110
189299
(+3 from 1891)
190
(+35 from 1891)
0.14454
1891102
(+3 from 1890)
155
(-4 from 1890)
0.14186
1890105
(-2 from 1889)
159
No change from 1889
0.13283
1889103
(-14 from 1888)
159
(-38 from 1888)
0.13358
188889
(+4 from 1887)
197
(+33 from 1887)
0.15165
188793
(+1 from 1886)
164
(-9 from 1886)
0.15003
188694
(+3 from 1885)
173
(+23 from 1885)
0.14533
188597
(-2 from 1884)
150
(-12 from 1884)
0.12937
188495
(-7 from 1883)
162
(+2 from 1883)
0.13199
188388
(+3 from 1882)
160
(-8 from 1882)
0.14225
188291
(+6 from 1881)
168
(+39 from 1881)
0.13767
188197
(-3 from 1880)
129
(-14 from 1880)
0.11914
188094
First SSA data recorded
143
First SSA data recorded
0.12078

American States Popularity Rankings for Julius

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2712021#2992022#3002023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2942021#2632022#3672023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2372021#2582022#2902023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2562021#2502022#4422023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2752021#3802022#3712023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3612021#4052022#5032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4802021#5912022#4492023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2842021#2922022#3162023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5222021#3742022#7792023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3352021#4752022#4142023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3542021#3842022#3322023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3062021#3482022#4582023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4902021#4972022#5962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4042021#6202022#6052023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3122020#5022021#5702022

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4072021#3332022#5342023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3972021#6282022#5552023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3262021#4422022#4712023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4162021#6152022#5012023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6562021#8202022#6392023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2432021#2272022#3122023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2692021#2752022#4022023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3872021#3722022#4632023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4122019#3882021#3732022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4932020#4672021#6242023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3512021#3822022#7462023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2592021#4162022#3402023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5292021#7822022#6212023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2572014#2692015#1842018

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4552021#5202022#6232023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6042019#6232020#3872023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2742007#3092017#3652021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6852021#6142022#4112023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2332021#2982022#2202023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5192019#5322021#6062023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3012021#2022022#3012023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3092020#3932021#3272022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5262021#3352022#6402023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1671940#1701941#1861943

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1732005#1672007#2272013

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1412019#1662020#2302023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6382021#4882022#5862023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2962015#2602021#2602022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2152013#2262016#2022023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2102014#2222019#1682021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1741916#1251918#1621919

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4122015#2872020#3792022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2412015

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1602010

Popularity Rankings for Julius in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Finland

Finland flagFinland#202021#352022#312023

Popularity in Denmark

Denmark flagDenmark#462003#492009

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#732021#772022#822023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#872001#1392022#1202023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#872020#1062021#1002022

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#1981964#1871966#1951986

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#1972014

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3292021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3602021#4132022#4282023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3652021#3752022#4042023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4112020#3662021#3692022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3741982#4961984

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5282015#5642018#4462023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5532020#4892021#6842022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5542015#5412016#5562020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5562019#5592021#7772022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9322018#8562020#9632021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Julius a Name for Boys or Girls?

Traditionally male, Julius is nowadays used for both genders, though it remains more common for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Julius

Julius in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Julius Caesar (Roman General, 100–44 BC): A Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events leading to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
  • Julius Erving (Basketball Player, born 1950): An American former professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
  • Julius Rosenwald (Philanthropist, 1862–1932): An American businessman and philanthropist who significantly contributed to improving African American education in the early 20th century.
  • Julius Peppers (Football Player, born 1980): An American former professional football player, celebrated for his career as a defensive end in the NFL.
  • Julius Evola (Philosopher, 1898–1974): An Italian philosopher and esotericist known for his works on traditionalism and metaphysics.
  • Julius Randle (Basketball Player, born 1994): An American professional basketball player who has achieved success in the NBA.
  • Julius Axelrod (Scientist, 1912–2004): An American biochemist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on neurotransmitters.
  • Julius Caesar ("Julius Caesar," 1599 Play): A historical play that dramatizes the conspiracy against the Roman dictator Julius Caesar, his assassination, and its aftermath.
  • Julius Benedict ("Twins," 1988 Film): A genetically engineered twin raised by scientists who embarks on a journey to find his brother.
  • Julius Hibbert ("The Simpsons," 1989 TV Series): The family doctor known for his hearty laugh and competent medical advice.
  • Julius Campbell ("Remember the Titans," 2000 Film): A high school football player who helps unite his racially divided team.
  • Julius Little ("Saints Row," 2006 Video Game): A gang leader in the fictional city of Stilwater who plays a pivotal role in the game's storyline.
  • Julius King ("The Black Prince," 2017 Film): A character involved in the dramatic tale of the last Maharaja of Punjab.
  • Julius Tower (Palma de Mallorca, Spain): A historic tower in Palma de Mallorca, part of the Almudaina Palace.
  • Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania): The main airport serving Dar es Salaam, named after the first President of Tanzania.
  • Juliusruh (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany): A seaside resort town located on the island of Rügen.
  • Julius Sterling Morton Park (Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA): A public park dedicated to the founder of Arbor Day.
  • Julius Street Flats (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia): A heritage-listed group of apartments in the suburb of New Farm.
  • Julius Mall (Kampala, Uganda): A major shopping mall located in the capital city of Uganda.
  • Julius Caesar Park (São Paulo, Brazil): A public park in the city of São Paulo, offering recreational facilities.

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