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Julia

Girl name · 2,278 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Julia: 2,278 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 97 births in 2011.

Julia comes from the Latin *Iulia*, the feminine form of the Roman family name *Julius*. Its meaning is usually traced to “youthful” or “downy-bearded,” though it also carries an ancient connection to the god Jupiter. Famous bearers include the celebrated cookbook author and television personality Julia Child, the Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts, and several Roman empresses, most notably Julia Augusta, the wife of Emperor Augustus. There are towns named Julia in Spain and Romania, though these are likely honourific rather than directly named after a person. A more modern variant, Julie, has been equally popular across Europe, while the name saw a notable surge in Scotland during the 1970s and 80s, remaining a classic choice ever since.