Julius is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Julius in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1322
US Rank #389
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 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 #389, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Julius
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Julius per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Julius in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Julius has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 466 places in the last five years. Its peak was #725 in 1997. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Julius is more popular in the US (#389) than in the UK (#1322). 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.
Julius appears in the US top 500 at #389 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
20
UK babies named Julius (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 466 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Julius
Likely around 1 other Julius 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 Julius
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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. A member of the First Triumvirate, he led the Roman armies through the Gallic Wars and defeated his political rival Pompey in Caesar's civil war.
Julius Sebastian Streicher was a German publicist, politician, and convicted war criminal. A member of the Nazi Party, he served as the Gauleiter (regional leader) of Franconia and a member of the Reichstag, the national legislature.
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