Julio
What does Julio mean and where does it come from?
Julio is a name that is traditionally male in Spanish-speaking countries, stemming from the Latin name 'Julius' which signifies 'youthful' or 'downy'. While it's not commonly used as a female name, certain regions may adopt it untraditionally. Its notable variants are 'Julianna' or 'Julieta'. Famous
How else can you spell Julio?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Julio?
Julio works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Julio right now?
Declining — down 18 spots — currently #573 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Julio
Julio entered American naming records in 1923 and has been in use for over 101 years. A total of 61,733 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5057 in 1925 to #573 in 2023. Julio is used for both genders: 1% female and 99% male.
Names that peaked alongside Julio in 1923:
Julio by decade
Julio peaked in the 1920s. See all 1920s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 | |
| 1890s | 5 | |
| 1900s | 75 | |
| 1910s | 563 | |
| 1920s | 1,347 | |
| 1930s | 1,116 | |
| 1940s | 1,296 | |
| 1950s | 2,584 | |
| 1960s | 4,074 | |
| 1970s | 7,147 | |
| 1980s | 9,445 | |
| 1990s ★ | 13,932 | |
| 2000s | 12,794 | |
| 2010s | 6,834 | |
| 2020s | 515 |
What are good nicknames for Julio?
What names sound and feel like Julio?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Julio also consider these