Julius
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Julius: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2020.
Julius is a Latin name from the Roman family name Iulius, likely meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful', shared by the most famous bearer, Julius Caesar, whose conquests reshaped history. Pope Julius II was a Renaissance patron of Michelangelo. While not traditionally Scottish, the name appears in Scotland's modern naming charts, often chosen for its classical strength. Caesar's name also gave us the month July, and places like Caesarea in the Holy Land honour him. A notable variant is Julian, and the name stars in Shakespeare's play about the Roman leader—fitting for parents wanting a timeless, commanding name with deep historical roots.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20205 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #5335 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y