
The short answer
Julie is a feminine name used in French and Danish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "French, Danish, Norwegian and Czech form of Julia. It has spread to many other regions as well." It ranked #873 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, french, Danish, Norwegian and Czech form of Julia. It has spread to many other regions as well. The entry lists its usage as French, Danish, Norwegian, Czech and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Julie ranked #873 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #873 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (French) and that sit near Julie in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Julie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: french, Danish, Norwegian and Czech form of Julia.
Is Julie a popular name?
Julie ranked #873 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Julie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Julie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Julie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.