Julian

Julian is a Latin boy's name. Latin name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." Has historical connections and a scholarly feel.

How popular is Julian in the United States?

In 2024, 7,368 boys in the United States were named Julian, making it the 30th most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 47th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2017, with 8,473 births.

Records for Julian go back to 1880, and 260,614 babies have been given the name since.

What Julian means and where it comes from

Latin name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." Has historical connections and a scholarly feel.

Julian is of Latin origin, described as classic in style.

Is Julian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Julian went to 18 girls and 7,368 boys — over 99% boys.

In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Julian

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Julian

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Julian mean?

Latin name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." Has historical connections and a scholarly feel.

Where does the name Julian come from?

Julian is of Latin origin, and is usually described as classic in style.

How popular is Julian in the United States?

In 2024, 7,368 boys in the United States were named Julian, making it the 30th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Julian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Julian went to 18 girls and 7,368 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Julian?

Julia, Julie are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Julian.

Lists Julian appears on

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