Julius
boy name#424 in 2025Julius entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #88 in 1883, ranks #424 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#424
rank today
#88
peak (1883)
759
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #94 |
| 1890s | #103 |
| 1900s | #108 |
| 1910s | #108 |
| 1920s | #147 |
| 1930s | #205 |
| 1940s | #258 |
| 1950s | #315 |
| 1960s | #386 |
| 1970s | #409 |
| 1980s | #368 |
| 1990s | #479 |
| 2000s | #366 |
| 2010s | #334 |
| 2020s | #369 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Julius has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 47,000 people named Julius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Julius alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Julius in 2025?
- Julius ranks #424 among US boy names in 2025, with 759 babies given the name.
- When was the name Julius most popular?
- Julius peaked in 1883, reaching #88 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Julius with classmates?
- Julius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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