How Many People Are Named Julie?

Complete statistics for the name Julie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Julie
Very Rare
French

Julie, a classic female name with French roots, has an uncommon charm. It's estimated that 1 in 723 Americans today are named Julie, making up a total of 456,286 people. With 42% over 60, Julie definitely skews towards an older generation.

~241
Living in US
1 in 1,375,308
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Yew tree
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Warm Caring Energetic
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

456,286
Worldwide Bearers
#260
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
18,861
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
17,816
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
17,585
🇳🇿 New Zealand
15,160
🇨🇲 Cameroon
14,981
🇩🇰 Denmark
11,464
🇿🇦 South Africa
9,655
🇮🇳 India
8,860
🇧🇷 Brazil
6,583
🇮🇪 Ireland
6,568

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,224 (0%)
♀ Female
455,062 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
26,958
Would be under 30 (5%)
269,974
Would be 30–60 (53%)
215,518
Would be over 60 (42%)

All 512,450 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Julie Through the Generations

Julie reached its peak popularity in 1958 when 18,246 babies were given this name. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, but remains a beloved choice. Today, there are 26,958 Julies under 30, 269,974 between 30 and 60, and 215,518 over 60, reflecting its enduring appeal across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 59,444
Illinois 33,510
Michigan 30,819
Ohio 30,092
New York 28,338
Texas 26,196
Wisconsin 20,106
Pennsylvania 19,957
Minnesota 19,562
Indiana 16,137

⭐ Famous People Named Julie

Julie is a Latin first name which originally comes from the Latin Julia, itself derived from the Latin Julius, which is believed to either stem from Ancient Greek: ἴουλος, romanized: íoulos, lit. 'downy-haired' or Latin: Iovilius, lit. 'devoted to Jove'. It can be a pet form of Julia, Yulie, or Juliette.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Julie's French roots

📄 About the Name Julie

How Many People Have the Name Julie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 241 people in the United States currently share the name Julie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,375,308 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Julie a Common or Rare Name?

Julie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Julie Mean?

Julie means "yew tree" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Julie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Julie Most Popular?

The name Julie reached peak popularity in 1958, with 18,246 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Julie?

Approximately 241 people named Julie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 241. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,375,308 Americans.

Is Julie a rare name?

Julie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,375,308 Americans has this name.

What does the name Julie mean?

Julie means "yew tree" and comes from French origins.

Is Julie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Julie are male and 100% are female.

When was Julie most popular?

Julie peaked in 1958 with 18,246 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US241
All-Time Births241
1 in X1 in 1,375,308
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1958
World Rank#260
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.