Julie: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ju-hle-e-e-h
Origin: France
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Youthful

Julie is a popular Latin first name, originally derived from the Latin Julia, which could mean youthful, soft-haired, beautiful, or vivacious. It is the feminine form of Julius and can also be a pet form of Julia, Yulie, or Juliette. The name has various origins and meanings, including being associated with the Latin word "ioulos" meaning "youthful", the Roman god Jupiter, which means "sky father", and the Greek heritage of the masculine version, Julius, being derived from "Julios" or "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful". Julie has consistently been one of the most popular female names in the United States. Its popularity soared in the 20th century, reaching its peak in 1987 when 9,908 Julies were born. The name can be given to males as well, though it is more commonly used as a feminine name. Some famous people with the name Julie include actress Julie Andrews, Australian politician Julie Bishop, and American director Julie Taymor. The name has various pronunciations and variations in different languages, such as French, Spanish, and German.

Julie Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Julie is currently #599 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Julie is currently #313 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Julie is currently #591 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Julie is currently #312 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Julie

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Julie, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Julie Andrews: Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer, and author known for her roles in "The Sound of Music," "Mary Poppins," and "The Princess Diaries."
  • Julie Bowen: Julie Bowen is an American actress known for her roles in "Modern Family," "Boston Legal," and "Happy Gilmore."
  • Julie Walters: Julie Walters is an English actress and author known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" series, "Mamma Mia!," and "Billy Elliot."
  • Julie Delpy: Julie Delpy is a French-American actress, film director, screenwriter, and singer known for her roles in the "Before" trilogy and "2 Days in Paris."

 

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