Julius is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #963 in 2021 with 31 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 41 births ranking #794. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 138.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 9,516 boys born was named Julius. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Julius is an ancient Roman name linked with youthfulness and the old Julius family line. It has a grand classical feel but still sounds smooth enough for modern use.
The name is most famous through Julius Caesar and later through saints and scholars. It has never been as common as Julian in English, which gives it a slightly more distinguished edge.