Julie is a feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the French form of the Latin name Julia, which means "downy-haired" or "youthful." The name Julia comes from the Latin word "iulus," meaning "juniper," and was likely first used as a Roman family name referring to someone with youthful features.
The name Julie gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and has since become a widely recognized feminine given name throughout Europe. It is often associated with charm, elegance, and grace due to its French origin and pronunciation.
Some notable individuals named Julie include Julie Andrews, an English actress and singer known for her roles in films such as "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music," and Julie Delpy, a French-American actress, film director, screenwriter, and singer-songwriter who has appeared in several Hollywood films including "Before Sunrise," "Before Sunset," and "Before Midnight.
Julie is a name that has been given to girls born in the United States for over a century. According to the statistics provided, there were at least five girls named Julie born each year between 1916 and 2019.
The name Julie was most popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with a peak of 19 births recorded in 1962. This is consistent with the trend towards shorter, more modern names that became popular during this period. Interestingly, there were also several years in which at least 18 girls named Julie were born (in 1949, 1967, and 1968).
However, the popularity of the name Julie has varied over time. For example, there was a noticeable decrease in its usage during the late 1970s and early 1980s, with fewer than ten girls named Julie born each year between 1973 and 1984. This may have been due to a shift towards more unique and exotic-sounding names during this time.
More recently, the name Julie has experienced somewhat of a resurgence in popularity, with at least five births recorded each year between 2005 and 2019. Overall, there were a total of 456 girls named Julie born in the United States over the course of these statistics.