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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).