Julia
5 countries#131 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Julia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
477,993 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #131 · peaked in 2001 with 8,849 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
77,073 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #14 · peaked in 2019 with 2,409 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Pas-de-Calais
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
13,812 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #153 · peaked in 2010 with 909 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11,060 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #138 · peaked in 2010 with 796 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,278 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #154 · peaked in 2011 with 97 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
474 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #146 · peaked in 2011 with 37 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Julia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #31 | — |
| 2007 | #34 | ↓3 |
| 2008 | #41 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #50 | ↓9 |
| 2010 | #55 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #58 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #65 | ↓7 |
| 2013 | #75 | ↓10 |
| 2014 | #86 | ↓11 |
| 2015 | #89 | ↓3 |
| 2016 | #88 | ↑1 |
| 2017 | #93 | ↓5 |
| 2018 | #93 | — |
| 2019 | #99 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #108 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #114 | ↓6 |
| 2022 | #111 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #121 | ↓10 |
| 2024 | #116 | ↑5 |
| 2025 | #131 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Julia
Is Julia a popular name?
Yes — Julia currently ranks #131 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Julia more common for boys or girls?
Julia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Julia most popular?
Julia peaked in 2001 in United States, with 8,849 recorded births that year.
Is Julia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Julia’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #26 in 1880 to #131 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Julia?
At least 568,878 babies have been recorded with the name Julia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Julia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Julia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Julia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Julia include Serenity, Alina, Amira, Charlie.
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