MallowbyNames

Julies

JOO-leez · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.

Peak popularity
1922
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Julies since 1917

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

4711192019602000Most births 1921Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s19
1920s48
1930s40
1940s6
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Julies is a rare English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1917, with its peak year of usage in 1922. Since then, it has remained remarkably stable in its obscurity, never ranking among the top names and appearing only sporadically. With no consistent presence in any state, Julies is a true outlier, likely a variant or spelling adaptation of the more common Julius. Its trajectory suggests a name that never gained traction, making it a unique choice for those seeking something truly uncommon. The data shows no revival or significant shift in usage over the decades.

Julies is a rare English name that appears to be a variant of Julius, a Roman family name of uncertain etymology, often linked to Latin 'iulus' meaning 'downy-bearded' or Greek 'ioulos' meaning 'youthful'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 and saw slight use in the 1920s, peaking in 1922, but has remained extremely uncommon. Its usage is likely an occasional respelling or diminutive of Julius.

Sibling names for Julies

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Julies mean?
Julies is of uncertain origin; it may be a variant of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'.
Is Julies a popular name today?
No, Julies is extremely rare. It has not ranked in U.S. popularity lists, and the most recent data shows it has not been given to enough babies to report.
Is Julies a boy or girl name?
Julies is historically used for boys, based on U.S. Social Security data.