Julius
Julius is a distinctive choice, ranked #976 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Julius in their class.
About the Name Julius
Julius has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 466 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #725 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Julius is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Julius in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #389, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Julius
- Julius Caesar — Gaius Julius Caesar (12 or 13 July 100 BC – 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general, statesman, and author who was the dictator of the Roman Republic almost continuously from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC.
- Julius Rosenwald — Julius Rosenwald was a Jewish American business executive and philanthropist.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Julius
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Julius
Almost certainly the only Julius in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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