Julie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JOO-lee · 2 syllables
A given name from French Julie, popular in the latter half of the 20th century, equivalent to English Julia.
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee
- US rank (2025)
- #872
- US babies a year
- about 405 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Julie?
Julie was the #872 name in the US in 2025, given to 308 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #872 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Ireland | #471 |
| France | #294 |
| Norway | #60 |
| Canada | #729 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Julie?
Half of US adults named Julie are older than 57; most are between 32 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Julie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Julie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Freja
- Linda
- Libby
- Meghan
- Trisha
- Tora
- Kathrine
- Jodie
- Randi
Names like Julie
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Julie
How do you pronounce Julie?
Julie is pronounced JOO-lee.
How popular is the name Julie?
Julie was the #872 name in the US in 2025, given to 308 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 50% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Julie?
Half of US adults named Julie are older than 57. Most are between 32 and 73.