Find out how popular the first name Julee has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Julee by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Julee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Julee.

The history of the first name Julee

The name Julee is thought to have originated from the French language, derived from the feminine form of the name Jules, which itself is a variation of the Latin name Julius. The name Julius was derived from the ancient Roman family name Iulius, which some scholars believe may have descended from the Greek word ioulos, meaning "downy-bearded."

The earliest recorded use of the name Julee dates back to the late 19th century in France and other parts of Europe. While not a particularly common name, it has been used throughout various regions over the years.

One notable historical figure who bore the name Julee was Julee Cruise, an American singer and actress born in 1956. She is best known for her collaborations with filmmaker David Lynch, including her acclaimed performance on the soundtrack of the cult classic film "Blue Velvet" in 1986.

Another individual named Julee was Julee Richardson, an American actress born in 1904 who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s, including "The Play Girl" in 1928 and "The Divorcee" in 1930.

In the literary world, Julee Snider was an American novelist and short story writer born in 1954, known for her works exploring themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.

Julee Mertz, born in 1974, was a German track and field athlete who competed in the javelin throw and won several medals at international competitions in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Julee Rosso, born in 1944, was an American chef, author, and television personality who co-founded the Silver Palate gourmet food shop and wrote several influential cookbooks, helping to popularize upscale takeout cuisine in the United States.

While not an exhaustive list, these individuals from various fields and backgrounds throughout history have all shared the uncommon yet distinctive name Julee.

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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