Julie

Julie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameFrench Julie origin#873 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdΝ‘Κ’uːli/

Meaning and origin of Julie

  • A female given name from French Julie, popular in the latter half of the 20th century, equivalent to English Julia.
  • A diminutive of the female given name Julia.

How popular is Julie?

#873girls, 2025
308U.S. babies in 2025
#10peak rank (1971)
512,777babies since 1880

Since 1880, 511,253 girls and 1,524 boys in the U.S. have been named Julie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #1058 in 1969. In 2025 it ranked #873 for girls, with 308 babies given the name.

1880192019602000202518,248 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Julie FAQ

What does the name Julie mean?

A female given name from French Julie, popular in the latter half of the 20th century, equivalent to English Julia. A diminutive of the female given name Julia.

What is the origin of the name Julie?

Julie is listed as a name of French Julie origin.

How popular is the name Julie?

Since 1880, 511,253 girls and 1,524 boys in the U.S. have been named Julie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #1058 in 1969. In 2025 it ranked #873 for girls, with 308 babies given the name.

Is Julie a boy or girl name?

Julie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 511,253 girls and 1,524 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.