Julee

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How to Pronounce Julee

Pronounced JOO-lee /ˈdʒuː.li/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Julie/Julia, from the Roman family name Julius, commonly read as 'youthful' (and linked in tradition to Jove). A soft midcentury respelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy spelling of Julie: Julee traces to Julius, often read 'youthful' (said 'JOO-lee'). Of its era.

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Origin MediumLatin, French

MeaningA variant spelling of Julie/Julia, from the Roman family name Julius, commonly read as 'youthful' (and linked in tradition to Jove). A soft midcentury respelling.

U.S. rank (2023)#12738 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,788

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Julee is a variant of Julie/Julia, from the Roman name Julius, often read 'youthful.' It crested around 1970 in the -ee spelling vogue and then faded behind Julie (said 'JOO-lee').

It peaked around 1970 and stayed uncommon. A breezy midcentury spelling of Julie.

Did you know? Julee respells Julie/Julia, from the Roman Julius ('youthful'). It peaked around 1970 among cheerful -ee respellings, then stayed rare beside Julie (said 'JOO-lee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References -- Julee — Variant of Julie/Julia; Roman Julius, 'youthful'

Variations

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Nicknames

JulesJuju

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Julee mean?

Julee is a variant of Julie/Julia, from the Roman name Julius, often read as 'youthful.'

How do you pronounce Julee?

It's said JOO-lee /ˈdʒuː.li/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Julee a boy or girl name?

Julee is a girl's name.

How popular is Julee?

Julee is an uncommon spelling; it saw its best use around the early nineteen-seventies and is rare today.