Julia (given name) facts for kids

Julia is a popular name for girls. It comes from Latin and is the feminine form of names like Julio and Julius.

The name Julia was used a long time ago, even in ancient times. However, it became less common during the Middle Ages. It became popular again during the Italian Renaissance, a time of great art and learning. In English-speaking countries, it only became common in the 1700s. Today, you can find people named Julia all over the world!

How Popular is the Name Julia?

The name Julia is quite popular in many countries. In the United States, it was the 10th most popular name for girls born in 2007. It has been among the top 150 names for girls there for over 100 years.

In England and Wales, Julia was the 89th most popular name for girls in 2007. In Scotland, it was the 94th most popular that same year.

Julia was also very popular in other parts of the world:

• It was the 13th most popular name for girls born in Spain in 2006.
• In Sweden, it was the 5th most popular in 2007.
• It was the 9th most popular name for girls born in Germany in 2005.
• In Poland, it was the 2nd most popular name for girls in 2013.
• It was even the most popular name in Austria!

Famous People Named Julia

Many famous people throughout history have been named Julia. They come from ancient times and the modern world.

Julias from the Ancient World

• Julia (daughter of Caesar) (around 76 BC–54 BC): She was the daughter of the famous Roman leader Julius Caesar.
• Livia Drusilla (58 BC–29 AD): Also known as Julia Augusta, she was the wife of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus.
• Julia the Elder (39 BC–14 AD): She was the daughter of Emperor Augustus.
• Agrippina the Younger (15–59 AD): She was a powerful Roman empress and the mother of Emperor Nero.
• Julia Domna (160–217 AD): She was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. She was known for her intelligence and influence.
• Julia of Corsica (died 439 AD or later): She was a Christian saint known for her strong faith.

Julias from the Modern World

• Julia Child (1912–2004): An American chef, author, and TV personality. She taught many people how to cook French food.
• Julia Gillard (born 1961): An Australian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Australia.
• Julia Grant (1826–1902): The wife of Ulysses S. Grant, who was a US President.
• Julia Ward Howe (1819–1910): An American writer and activist. She wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."
• Julia Louis-Dreyfus (born 1961): An American actress famous for her roles in TV shows like Seinfeld.
• Julia Morgan (1872–1957): A pioneering American architect. She designed many buildings, including Hearst Castle.
• Julia Roberts (born 1967): A very well-known American actress who has starred in many popular movies.
• Julia Stiles (born 1981): An American actress known for her roles in films and TV shows.
• Julie Andrews (born 1935): An English actress and singer, whose birth name was Julia Wells. She is famous for movies like Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.

Fictional Characters Named Julia

The name Julia is also used for many characters in books, movies, and TV shows.

• Julia from the book Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell.
• Julia from the children's TV series Sesame Street. She is a character with autism.
• Julia from William Shakespeare's play Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• Julia Chang from the Tekken video game series.
• Julia "Jules" Cobb played by Courteney Cox in the TV comedy Cougar Town.
• Julia Houston played by Debra Messing in the TV series Smash.
• Julia Ogden from the Canadian TV series Murdoch Mysteries.
• Julia Argent from the Netflix series Carmen Sandiego (TV series).

Different Ways to Say Julia

The name Julia has many different forms in other languages. Here are some of them:

• Džūlija, Jūlija (Latvian)
• Giulia, Giuliana, Giulietta (Italian)
• Ίουλα, Ιουλία (Greek)
• Iulia (Bulgarian, Hawaiian, Romanian, Latin)
• Jill, Jillian, Jules, Juliet, Julianne (English)
• Juli (Hungarian)
• Júlia (Catalan, Hungarian, Portuguese, Slovak)
• Júlía (Icelandic)
• Juliana (Dutch, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish)
• Juliane, Julie, Julienne, Julienna, Juliette (French)
• Julija (Lithuanian, Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian, Slovene)
• Julcia, Julka, Julia (Polish)
• Juulia (Estonian, Finnish)
• Uliana (Russian, Ukrainian)
• Xhulia, Xhuliana (Albanian)
• Xulia, Xiana (Galician)
• Yulia, Yuliia, Yuliya, Yuliana (Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian)

See also

In Spanish: Julia (nombre) para niños

• Julian
• Julie (given name)
• Juliet (disambiguation)
• Julija, given name
• Yulia, given name
• Yuliya, given name