Julius
- Meaning
- Roman family name; meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Latin
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What does Julius mean?
Julius means “Roman family name; meaning uncertain”.
Julius was an ancient Roman family name, best known through Gaius Julius Caesar. Its earliest meaning is uncertain. Connections with youth, a downy beard, or Jupiter are proposed interpretations rather than one securely established translation.
Jules is a shorter related form, while Julian and Julio offer different endings and language histories. Families choosing Julius for Roman history may prefer the original us ending, whereas an honor connection might lead them to another member of the family. Julius should not be described simply as a synonym for emperor: its use as a Roman family name is more specific.
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How popular is Julius?
United States · 2025Explore how often Julius is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #424 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Julius
- 759 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 10.0% Fewer than 2024
Julius over time
United States · Boys
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #424 | 759 |
| 2024 | Boys | #386 | 843 |
| 2023 | Boys | #400 | 797 |
| 2022 | Boys | #348 | 943 |
| 2021 | Boys | #319 | 1,040 |
| 2020 | Boys | #335 | 971 |
| 2019 | Boys | #350 | 948 |
| 2018 | Boys | #341 | 981 |
| 2017 | Boys | #339 | 1,005 |
| 2016 | Boys | #339 | 1,029 |
| 2015 | Boys | #311 | 1,151 |
| 2014 | Boys | #308 | 1,130 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Julian
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Uncertain; proposed meanings include youthful or downy-bearded
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- Man from Lucania
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Mostly boys- Meaning
- Person from ancient city of Sebastia, venerable
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- Lion
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- Saint James
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