Holding steady.
Popularity of Jullia since 1914
Babies named Jullia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1991, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jullia's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jullia is a rare spelling variant of Julia, a name with ancient Roman roots. The earliest recorded use in the United States was in 1914, which also marks its peak year of usage, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has a trajectory described as 'stable,' meaning its usage has been consistently low without any dramatic resurgence. While Julia has been a top choice for girls for decades, Jullia remains a distinctive and uncommon alternative. Its pronunciation mirrors that of Julia, and it carries the same etymological associations with youthfulness and Roman heritage.
Jullia is a spelling variant of Julia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius. The name Julia has been in use since Roman times, borne by several early Christian saints and the daughter of Julius Caesar. The spelling Jullia is a less common variant that emerged in English-speaking countries, likely influenced by the pronunciation of the double 'l'.
“Jullia” around the world
Where Jullia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Julie, Jules, Lia
Sibling names for Jullia
Names that share Jullia's style, for a brother or sister.
