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Julie

OriginFrench from Latin
Meaning"youthful, sky father"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#873

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Julie

Wildly popular in the 1960s and '70s, Julie is no longer anywhere near as stylish as the name's longer forms. Try Juliet, Juliana, or even the more grownup Julia.

Julie for girls#873 US

Julia and Julie derive from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis, meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded"; or Jovis, a form of Jupiter, which means "sky father".

Julie for boys

Julie as a masculine name represents an interesting cross-cultural usage, as it is predominantly recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. As a masculine name, it may have roots in cultures where similar-sounding names like Jules (French) or Julio (Spanish) are used for men. Julie derives from the Latin 'Julius,' meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded,' and has connections to the illustrious Roman Julian family. While extremely uncommon as a masculine name in English-speaking countries, this usage might reflect multicultural naming practices or family traditions. The name has a gentle, approachable quality regardless of gender. Its usage for boys might appeal to parents seeking gender-neutral options or those honoring specific cultural or family traditions.

Pronounced JOO-lee.

As of October 2026, Julie ranked #873 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #10 in 1971, Nameberry popularity #434.

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    Queen consort of Joseph Bonaparte of Spain

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  • Julie London (born Gayle Peck)Girl

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  • Julie Isabel BishopGirl

    Australian politician

  • Julie BowenGirl

    American actress

  • Julie M. BenzGirl

    American actress

  • Julia Ann "Julie" HarrisGirl

    American actress

  • Julia Mary "Julie" WaltersGirl

    English actress

  • Julie Deborah KavnerGirl

    American actress

  • Julie Suzanne ChenGirl

    American news anchor

  • Julie Frances ChristieGirl

    British actress

  • Julie DelpyGirl

    French,American actress

  • Julie Newmar (born Julia Chalene Newmeyer)Girl

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  • Julie HalardGirl

    Decugis, French tennis player

  • Julie CoinGirl

    French tennis player

  • Julie Ann BrownGirl

    American actress and singer

  • Betty May "Julie" AdamsGirl

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  • Julie Anne SmithGirl

    birth name of American actress Julianne Moore

  • Julie Anne MillerGirl

    American country music singer

  • Julie BuckfieldGirl

    English actress; twin sister Clare Buckfield

  • Julie Dawn ColeGirl

    English actress

  • Julie FowlisGirl

    Scottish singer

  • Julie Anne ClarkeGirl

    American model

  • Julie DriscollGirl

    English singer

  • Julie Elizabeth McNivenGirl

    American actress

  • Julie Ann ZahraGirl

    Maltese,British singer

  • Julie Marion DepardieuGirl

    French actress

  • Julie Ivalo Broberg BerthelsenGirl

    Danish,Greenlandic singer

  • Julie MoranGirl

    American TV presenter

  • Julie Maurine FoudyGirl

    American soccer player

  • Julie Beth (Johnston) ErtzGirl

    American soccer player

  • Julie Estelle GasnierGirl

    French,Indonesian actress

  • Julie Nixon EisenhowerGirl

    daughter of U.S. President Richard Nixon

  • Julie Marie PacinoGirl

    daughter of American actor Al Pacino

  • Julie GonzaloGirl

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  • Julie Angela AignerGirl

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  • Julie Franke (b. 2009)Girl

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Julie in pop culture

  • Julie JordanGirl

    main character in musical "Carousel"

  • Julie AlbrightGirl

    character in the American Girl series

  • Julie CooperGirl

    character on TV's "The O.C."

  • Julie PowellGirl

    main character in movie "Julie & Julia"

  • Julie TaylorGirl

    character on TV's "Friday Night Lights"

  • Julie GrahamGirl

    Chang, character in "The Popularity Papers" by Amy Ignatow

  • Julie TeegerGirl

    character on TV's "Monk"

  • Julie FarkasGirl

    character in video game 'Fallout: New Vegas'

  • Julie WoodmanGirl

    character in movie "Syriana"

  • Julie MadisonGirl

    character in DC Universe

  • "JulieGirl

    or the New Heloise," novel by Jean,Jacques Rousseau

  • Julie BentonGirl

    main character in 1956 film noir "Julie"

  • "Julie JohnsonGirl

    " 2001 movie

  • "Julie of the WolvesGirl

    " children's novel by Jean Craighead George

  • Julie JonesGirl

    main character in "My Wattpad Love" by Ariana Godoy

  • Julie Power aka LightspeedGirl

    character in Marvel Power Pack comics

  • Julie Alexandra MayerGirl

    character on TV's "Desperate Housewives"

  • Julie SiegelGirl

    character on American soap "One Life to Live"

  • Julie MartinGirl

    character on Australian soap "Neighbours"

  • Julie CarpGirl

    character on British soap "Coronation Street"

  • Julie HayeGirl

    character on British soap "EastEnders"

  • Julie Olson WilliamsGirl

    character on American soap "Days of Our Lives"

  • Julie GibsonGirl

    character on Australian soap "Home & Away"

  • "Hey JulieGirl

    " Fountains of Wayne

  • Lady Julia Lindsay MacKenzie Wallace "Julie" BeaufortGirl

    Stuart, main character in the novel Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

  • Julie "Finn" FinlayGirl

    character on TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"

  • Julie ThompsonGirl

    main character in movie "To Grandmother's House We Go"

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