Find out how popular the first name Joules has been for the last 8 years (from 2015 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Joules by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Joules is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 77% of people named Joules being female.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Joules.

It's also interesting to see that despite Joules being historically a mostly female name, the most recent data from 2022 shows a shift in the trend, with more male babies being named Joules.

The history of the first name Joules

The given name Joules is a relatively modern name, originating in the 19th century. It is derived from the surname of the English physicist James Prescott Joule (1818-1889), who is best known for his pioneering work on the principle of the conservation of energy and the study of heat. The name is a reference to the unit of energy, the joule, which was named after him.

Joules is not a traditional name with a long history or cultural significance, but rather a more recent creation inspired by a scientific figure and his contributions to the field of physics. It does not have any known ancient roots or connections to religious texts or historical records prior to the 19th century.

The earliest recorded use of the name Joules as a given name is believed to be in the late 19th or early 20th century, likely as a tribute to James Prescott Joule and his groundbreaking work. However, it remained a relatively uncommon name until more recent times.

While there may not be many historically significant individuals with the given name Joules due to its modern origins, here are a few notable people who have borne this name:

1. Joules Graves (1833-1913), an American mathematician and inventor, best known for his contributions to the development of coordinate geometry.
2. Joules Taylor (1930-2008), an American actor and writer, known for his roles in various television shows and films.
3. Joules Bergman (born 1957), a Swedish film director and screenwriter, known for his work in both feature films and documentaries.
4. Joules Fortier (born 1981), a Canadian professional wrestler and actor, known for his time with various wrestling promotions.
5. Joules Robillard (born 1989), a French professional cyclist, who has competed in various international cycling events.

It is worth noting that while these individuals have carried the name Joules, it remains a relatively uncommon given name, especially compared to more traditional names with deeper historical roots and cultural significance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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