Holding steady.
Popularity of Juluis since 1881
Babies named Juluis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Juluis's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 14 |
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 197 |
| 1920s | 264 |
| 1930s | 104 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 63 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Juluis is a rare variant spelling of the classic Roman name Julius. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names (rank is null). Its peak year was 1898, with the lightest of usage. The trajectory of the name is stable, meaning it has not seen a recent revival or dramatic decline. As a variant, it reflects the 19th-century taste for phonetic respellings. Parents choosing Juluis today are likely honoring a family heritage or seeking a distinctive twist on a ancient name. The standard spelling Julius, by contrast, ranked 200th in 2025, showing the enduring appeal of the classical form.
Juluis is a variant spelling of Julius, a name of Latin origin from the Roman gens Iulia. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may derive from Greek ioulos meaning 'downy-bearded', implying youth, or from Latin Iupiter. The name gained prominence through Julius Caesar and was revived in the English-speaking world during the Renaissance. The variant spelling Juluis emerges as a minor respelling in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jules, Jule, J.J.
Sibling names for Juluis
Names that share Juluis's style, for a brother or sister.
