Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Julia.
National Rank (2025)
#131
All-Time Peak Rank
#26 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
476,250
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Julia Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Julia
According to SSA data, Julia achieved its highest historical rank of #26 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 8,838 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 35.6%. 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 Julia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-35.6% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,838Births in 2001
Years in Top 100
100yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:9,800
1890s:13,448
1900s:16,107
1910s:39,259
1920s:40,331
1930s:24,938
1940s:27,891
1950s:32,457
1960s:34,179
1970s:23,414
1980s:33,354
1990s:59,954
2000s:70,880
2010s:35,909
2020s:14,329
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJu-lia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
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