Julius
Peaked at #88 nationally in 1883, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Julius has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Julius — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1379
in 1888
Last ranked
#14486
in 1993
Years tracked
58
1888–1993
Trend
Falling
Julius was already at its most popular for girls in 1888 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1379), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Julius hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1993, when it stood at #14486.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #14,486 | 5 |
| 1990 | #13,959 | 5 |
| 1989 | #10,188 | 7 |
| 1988 | #10,967 | 6 |
| 1987 | #12,124 | 5 |
| 1986 | #7,388 | 9 |
| 1985 | #9,860 | 6 |
| 1984 | #6,498 | 10 |
Julius — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#88
in 1883
Current rank
#389
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Julius reached its peak popularity for boys in 1883, ranking #88 nationally with 160 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #309 (2014) to #389 (2024) — a 21% drop.
As of 2024, Julius ranks #389 nationally for boys, with 838 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #389 | 838 |
| 2023 | #400 | 795 |
| 2022 | #348 | 942 |
| 2021 | #319 | 1,039 |
| 2020 | #335 | 970 |
| 2019 | #352 | 946 |
| 2018 | #341 | 981 |
| 2017 | #339 | 1,005 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Julius most popular?
Julius was most popular in 1883, when it ranked #88 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Julius becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Julius?
At least 84,261 babies have been recorded with the name Julius in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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