Name meaning & stats
Julia
Julia (Latin origin). 333,446 US babies since 1940, peak 2001. Notable Julias are 1.6× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Latin
From the Roman family name Julius.
In US birth records
Peak year: 2001
333,446 US babies were named Julia between 1940 and 2025.
Where Julias end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 65 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 57 people |
| Journalist | 1.6× | High · 32 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | High · 27 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Julias show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Julia has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
Julia is the main spelling
- Julia 100%
- Juliah <1%
- Juleah <1%
- Juliya <1%
- Julya <1%
- Juliyah <1%
- Julea <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2001)