Julyus
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Julyus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Julyus today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Julyus births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Julyus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Julyus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,201
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Julyus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Julyus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Julyus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Julyus
The name Julyus is derived from the Latin name Julius, which in turn originated from the ancient Roman family name Iulius. The Iulius family was one of the most prominent patrician houses in ancient Rome, and it is believed that the name may have been derived from the Latin word "iovis," meaning "Jupiter," the supreme deity in Roman mythology.
The earliest known bearer of the name Julius was Gaius Julius Caesar, the famous Roman military leader, politician, and author who lived from 100 BC to 44 BC. Caesar played a crucial role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. His name became synonymous with power, ambition, and military prowess.
Another notable historical figure with the name Julyus was Quintus Julius Higinus, a Latin author and scholar who lived in the 1st century AD. He is best known for his work "Fabulae," a collection of mythological stories and legends from Greek and Roman traditions.
In the 4th century AD, Julius Firmicus Maternus, a Roman writer and astrologer, authored the influential work "Mathesis," a comprehensive treatise on astrology and its application in various aspects of life.
During the Renaissance period, Julius Caesar Scaliger, an Italian scholar and philosopher born in 1484, made significant contributions to the fields of philology, philosophy, and chronology. His works, including "De causis linguae Latinae" and "Opus novum de emendatione temporum," were highly influential in their respective domains.
Another notable figure with the name Julyus was Julius Erving, an American professional basketball player born in 1950. Erving, commonly known as "Dr. J," was a dominant force in the NBA and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
While the name Julyus is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical legacy, with its roots tracing back to ancient Rome and the influential Iulius family. The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including military leaders, scholars, philosophers, and athletes, each leaving their mark in their respective fields.
People
Julyus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Julyus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Julyus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Julyus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Julyus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Julyus a common name?
We classify Julyus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Julyus most popular?
The single biggest year for Julyus was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Julyus is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Julyus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Julyus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Julyus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Julyus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Julyus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Julyus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Julyus?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.