MallowbyNames

Julee

JOO-lee · Diminutive of Julia, meaning 'youthful'.

Peak popularity
1970
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1985

Declining since 1985.

Popularity of Julee since 1938

Babies named Julee per year in U.S. Social Security records.

336710019401960198020002020Most births 1970Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1930s5
1940s138
1950s505
1960s691
1970s584
1980s351
1990s201
2000s158
2010s123
2020s32

Meaning & origin

The name Julee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1938 and reached its peak popularity in 1970. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader trend away from Julie variants. While no longer common, Julee retains a distinctive mid-century charm. Its meaning, derived from Latin, connects it to the timeless Julia family of names.

Julee is a variant spelling of Julie, itself a feminine form of the Latin name Julius, which is of uncertain origin but commonly associated with the Latin 'iuvenis' meaning 'youthful'. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and was most common in the United States during the 1970s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Julie, Lee

Variants: Julie, Juli, Juliet, Juliette

Sibling names for Julee

Names that share Julee's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Julee mean?
Julee is a variant spelling of Julie, which means 'youthful'.
How popular is the name Julee?
Julee peaked in popularity in 1970, but it is now uncommon and has been declining since 1985.
Is Julee a girl's name?
Yes, Julee is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.