July
July: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ · /d͡ʒuˈlaɪ/
Meaning and origin of July
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
From Middle English Julie, julye, iulius, from Anglo-Norman julie, from Old French jule, juil, from Latin iūlius (Gaius Julius Caesar's month), perhaps a contraction of *Iovilios, "descended from Jove".
How popular is July?
Since 1880, 854 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named July (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3866 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #4704 in 2019. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to July
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for July
Sister and brother names that share July's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
July FAQ
What does the name July mean?
A female given name from English. From Middle English Julie, julye, iulius, from Anglo-Norman julie, from Old French jule, juil, from Latin iūlius (Gaius Julius Caesar's month), perhaps a contraction of *Iovilios, "descended from Jove".
What is the origin of the name July?
July is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name July?
Since 1880, 854 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named July (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3866 in 1976. Its highest rank for boys was #4704 in 2019. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is July a boy or girl name?
July is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (854 girls and 279 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.