Julian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julian?
Julian is spelled J-U-L-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Julian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Julian derives from the Latin name Julianus, which is related to Julius and may mean “descended from Jupiter” or “youthful.”
- Origin
- Julian is associated with Latin origins and was used in Roman contexts. It has been adopted in various cultures influenced by Latin or Roman heritage.
- Pronunciation
- JOO-lee-un · 3 syllables
Julian Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,410
Recorded Births23
Rank#25
Recorded Births7,603
- Girls usage rose 984 places to #5,410 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #25 and recorded 213 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Julian Mean?
Julian derives from the Latin name Julianus, which is related to Julius and may mean “descended from Jupiter” or “youthful.”
Origin: Julian is associated with Latin origins and was used in Roman contexts. It has been adopted in various cultures influenced by Latin or Roman heritage.
How Do You Pronounce Julian?
PronunciationJOO-lee-un
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Julian?
- History
- The name Julian has been present since ancient times and appears in Roman records, including early Christian saints and Roman emperors. Its usage has continued through medieval Europe to the present.
Julian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 23 | #5,410 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7,603 | #25 |
| 2024 | Girls | 18 | #6,394 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7,390 | #30 |
| 2023 | Girls | 20 | #5,960 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7,097 | #33 |
| 2022 | Girls | 29 | #4,671 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7,305 | #35 |
| 2021 | Girls | 30 | #4,507 |
| 2021 | Boys | 7,693 | #33 |
| 2020 | Girls | 34 | #4,078 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7,552 | #34 |
| 2019 | Girls | 32 | #4,343 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8,443 | #31 |
| 2018 | Girls | 35 | #4,076 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8,368 | #36 |
| 2017 | Girls | 22 | #5,661 |
| 2017 | Boys | 8,455 | #37 |
| 2016 | Girls | 45 | #3,464 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8,388 | #39 |
| 2015 | Girls | 26 | #5,127 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8,064 | #45 |
| 2014 | Girls | 31 | #4,544 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7,686 | #47 |
When Was Julian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
8,455 recorded births
National rank #37
2019 · Boys
8,443 recorded births
National rank #31
2016 · Boys
8,388 recorded births
National rank #39
2018 · Boys
8,368 recorded births
National rank #36
Where Julian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #6 | 1,680 |
| TX | #10 | 1,115 |
| NV | #10 | 89 |
| DC | #13 | 28 |
| AZ | #14 | 224 |
| MA | #15 | 211 |
| OR | #15 | 103 |
| IL | #16 | 314 |