National Julie Day is observed on May 22. Julie is such a beautiful name that we can’t help but be thrilled for this occasion. Julie has old, deep roots still pertinent today. This makes Julie’s moniker timeless and necessitates a similarly timeless celebration. Julie is a very popular name in most European countries, ranking fourth in Belgium in 2005. It is not just the English-speaking population that holds this opinion. It appears frequently on lists of popular infant names in Hungary, Norway, and Spain, among other nations.
The background of National Julie Day
According to historians, Julie may be of Latin descent. They believe the name originated from the Latin feminine form of the ancient Roman name Julius, which is most likely derived from the ancient Roman family name Julianus. Due to the fact that Marcus Didius Julianus was a Roman emperor (although he only ruled for nine weeks), the name Julianus commanded respect during those times.
Julianus’ origin is unknown, but possible sources include the Latin name ‘iuvenis,’ which means ‘youthful,’ the Greek word ‘ioulos,’ which means ‘downy-bearded,’ or the Roman deity Jupiter’s names ‘Jovis’ and ‘Jove’. This is likely why “Julie” is now associated with the meaning “sky father,” which is what Jupiter was once called.
By the Middle Ages, the popularity of the names Julie and Julius had nearly disappeared. It only experienced a revival in Italy and France during the Renaissance (the 14th to 17th centuries). France in particular fully adopted this name. The name was on its list of the top 100 infant names for years, but its popularity declined in the 20th century. From the 1940s to the 1970s, usage nearly disappeared. It regained its former prestige in 2006, when it became the seventeenth most common name.
From 1951 to 1991, Julie was one of the top 100 most popular baby names in the United States, culminating at number 10 in 1971. While this chart-topping name has experienced a decline in popularity in recent years, particularly in favour of variations such as Juliette and Julia, parents who desire a refined, timelessly beautiful name for their children continue to select Julie.
NATIONAL JULIE DAY ACTIVITIES
Share the “Julie” affection
Give extra affection and attention to all the Julies in your life on this day. Share with them why their name is so special to you.
Transform the situation into a word game
Boost the festivities by incorporating the name Julie into a word game. Create as many sentences as possible in 30 seconds.
Learn about the lives of additional Julies.
Julie Bowen of “Modern Family” fame and Julie Billiart, a Roman Catholic saint and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, are two examples of notable “Julie” individuals whose lives are worth reading about. Visit a library or an online retailer to learn more about your favourite Julie.
5 FACTS THAT ARE “JULIE-FUL” ABOUT THIS COOL NAME
Between 1880 and 2018, more than 5,09,862 Julies were born in the United States, which is more than the population of the Maldives in 2019 (according to the United Nations World Population Prospects).
Julie is the most popular variant of Julia in French, Dutch, Czech, and Norwegian.
Julie is a pet form of Julia, Yulie, and Juliette. Julie is the feminine form of Julius.
Julie is also a name given to males in France, though it is typically their second or third name.
Since 1980, Julia has consistently appeared on listings of the ‘top 100’ names.
NATIONAL JULIE DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 22 | Monday |
| 2024 | May 22 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | May 22 | Thursday |
| 2026 | May 22 | Friday |
| 2027 | May 22 | Saturday |
