Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Julius.
National Rank (2025)
#424
All-Time Peak Rank
#88 (1883)
Total U.S. Births
84,628
Unisex Distribution99.5% Boy / 0.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Julius Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Julius
According to SSA data, Julius achieved its highest historical rank of #88 in 1883. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 1,416 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 34.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Julius scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-34.1% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,416Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,605
1890s:1,717
1900s:2,038
1910s:10,193
1920s:10,982
1930s:6,122
1940s:5,562
1950s:5,348
1960s:4,155
1970s:3,766
1980s:5,140
1990s:4,512
2000s:8,190
2010s:9,945
2020s:5,353
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJu-lius
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
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