Julie is a distinctive choice, ranked #2001 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Julie in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2001
US Rank #767
About the Name Julie
Julie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 228 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #436 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Julie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #767, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Julie
Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Julie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Julie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Julie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 228 places in the last five years. Its peak was #436 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Julie is more popular in the US (#767) than in the UK (#2001). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Julie include: Julie Payette — Julie Payette is a Canadian engineer, scientist and former astronaut who served as the 29th governor general of Canada from 2017 to 2021.; Julie Rogers — Julie Rogers is an English pop singer.; Julie Johnson (politician) — Julie Elizabeth Johnson is an American politician and attorney serving as a U..
Julie ranks #767 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
14
UK babies named Julie (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 228 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Julie
Likely around 1 other Julie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Julie
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Julie Payette is a Canadian engineer, scientist and former astronaut who served as the 29th governor general of Canada from 2017 to 2021. Payette holds engineering degrees from McGill University and the University of Toronto.
Julie Taboulie (born Julie Ann Sageer) is an American chef who lives in the Finger Lakes region of New York. She is known for her TV Show: Julie Taboulie's Lebanese Kitchen.
Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo, better known by her stage name Julie Vega (Tagalog: [ˈdʒulɪ ˈbɛga]), was a Filipino actress, singer and commercial model. She remains very popular in her native Philippines, years after her death at the peak of her career at age 16.
Julia Ann Harris was an American actress. Renowned for her classical and contemporary roles, she earned numerous accolades including a record five Tony Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Play, as well as three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
Julie McWhirter, also known as Julie Dees and Julie McWhirter-Dees, is a retired American voice actress and impressionist best known for her work as Jeannie in the animated version of Jeannie, Bubbles in Jabberjaw and Baby Smurf and Sassette in The Smurfs. McWhirter graduated from DePauw University in 1970, with a degree in speech.