Julie
Julie is the French diminutive of Julia, from the Latin "Iulianus" (youthful). The name emerged as a standalone name in the 18th century and became wildly popular in mid-20th-century America. Where Julia sounds classical and slightly formal, Julie sounds friendly and approachable — the difference is one of register. Julie was a top-100 American name from 1948 to 1988, peaking at #14 in 1970. The peak was so concentrated that Julie now reads as definitively mid-century. Julie Andrews (born 1935), the actress known for "Mary Poppins" (1964) and "The Sound of Music" (1965), is one of the most beloved performers in film history. Julie Christie (born 1940), the actress known for "Doctor Zhivago" (1965) and "Darling" (1965), gave the name a serious dramatic dimension. I find Julie has a brisk, friendly quality — the "J" opening is firm, and the "ee" ending gives it brightness. The name has been outside the US top 300 since 2009. Julie is a female name of French / Latin origin that means "Youthful (diminutive of Julia)". Brisk, friendly, and mid-century. The name sounds cheerful. Julies tend to be warm. US peaked #14 in 1970. Outside top 300 since 2009. Well-known people named Julie include Julie Andrews (actress), Julie Christie (actress), Julie (French diminutive), Julie (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Julie include Julia (full form), Juliet (related), Julianne (elaboration), Jules (unisex).