Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Julie
GirlFrench, Latin· “French form of Julia”
- Meaning
- French form of Julia
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #873
- US babies 2025
- 308
- Best rank
- #10 (1971)
- Peak year
- 1958
Meaning and origin of Julie
Julie is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “French form of Julia”.
Julie is the French form of Julia, the feminine of the Roman family name Julius. The Romans connected Julius with Iulus, legendary son of Aeneas, and the name is sometimes said to mean youthful, though that link is uncertain. Julie spread from France into English in the twentieth century and became a favorite in the United States for several decades. Actress Julie Andrews, star of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, is among its best-known bearers. The name feels friendly, clean and approachable, with a light French touch.
Other spellings with the same sound: Juli.
Popularity over time
Julie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #10 in 1971, and the most babies received it in 1958, when 18,215 were named Julie. In 2025, 308 babies were named Julie, and it ranked #873 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #484 in 1920, #111 in 1950, #32 in 1980, #190 in 2000, #387 in 2010, and #873 in 2025. Of the 511,253 US girls named Julie since records began, 32% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 121,919 babies. Since 2010, 9,352 more have been named Julie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Debbie, Cindy, Kathy, Cheryl, and Brenda.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Julie ranked highest in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Kansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #410 | 14 |
| Maryland | #527 | 10 |
| Kansas | #625 | 5 |
| Ohio | #629 | 16 |
| South Carolina | #642 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Julie is usually pronounced JOO-lee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Juli.
Middle names for Julie
A few middle names that flow with Julie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Julie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julie mean?
Julie is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “French form of Julia”.
What is the origin of the name Julie?
Julie has French and Latin roots. Julie is the French form of Julia, the feminine of the Roman family name Julius.
Is Julie a popular name?
Yes. Julie ranked #873 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Julie a boy or girl name?
Julie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Julie?
Julie is usually pronounced JOO-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings