Julio
Boy name · #641 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Julio? In official American birth records, Julio has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 436 baby boys were named Julio, placing it at #641 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #458, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,128 boys born in 2025 was named Julio.
The 137-year story
Julio first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1990, when 1,556 boys were named Julio — good for #194 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Julio per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Julio in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Julio is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Julio will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Julio is most common
Geography matters for names, and Julio is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Julio is most common in AZ (0.8 per 1,000), TX (0.6 per 1,000), NJ (0.5 per 1,000), CA (0.5 per 1,000), CO (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Julio is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Julio
Statistically, parents drawn to Julio tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Rogelio, Sergio, Mario, Jaime, and Roberto.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Julio | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 436 | #641 |
| 2024 | 475 | #600 |
| 2023 | 511 | #573 |
| 2022 | 538 | #555 |
| 2021 | 458 | #606 |
| 2020 | 522 | #542 |
| 2019 | 540 | #529 |
| 2018 | 541 | #524 |
| 2017 | 581 | #499 |
| 2016 | 626 | #488 |
| 2015 | 664 | #458 |
| 2014 | 655 | #453 |
| 2013 | 718 | #410 |
| 2012 | 776 | #383 |
| 2011 | 819 | #363 |
| 2010 | 928 | #338 |
| 2009 | 1,061 | #304 |
| 2008 | 1,200 | #284 |
| 2007 | 1,306 | #266 |
| 2006 | 1,415 | #240 |
| 2005 | 1,517 | #227 |
| 2004 | 1,222 | #268 |
| 2003 | 1,158 | #271 |
| 2002 | 1,274 | #255 |
| 2001 | 1,320 | #254 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Julio?
In official American birth records, the name Julio first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Julio a popular boy name?
Julio ranked #641 among boys in 2025 with 436 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #458.
When was the name Julio most popular?
Julio peaked in 1990, when 1,556 American boys received the name (ranked #194 that year). Since 1990 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Julio?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,128 newborn American boys was named Julio. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.