Is Julian a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Julian is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Julian?

It’s currently ranked #30 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Julian?

JOO-lee-uhn · IPA: //ˈdʒuːliən//

Julian Boy

Popularity: #30 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOO-lee-uhn / /ˈdʒuːliən/

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Latin: youthful; Greek: downy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Julian has roots in Latin, derived from the family name Julius, which is associated with youthfulness. It has been used since the Roman Empire and has been borne by several saints and popes. The name gained popularity in various cultures and languages over the centuries, often associated with nobility and leadership. In modern times, it remains a popular name in many countries.

Trend Summary

Julian has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Variants

Julio
Jules

International Variants

Julián (Spanish)
Julien (French)
Giuliano (Italian)
Juliano (Portuguese)

Famous people named Julian

Julian Assange is an Australian journalist and activist known for founding WikiLeaks.

Julian Lennon is an English musician and photographer, the son of John Lennon.

Julian Fellowes is an English actor, novelist, and screenwriter, best known for creating the television series Downton Abbey.

Julian Sands is an English actor known for his roles in films such as A Room with a View and Warlock.

Fictional characters named Julian

Julian Bashir is a character in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, serving as a Starfleet officer and chief medical officer.

Julian from the book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare is a member of the Shadowhunters.

Sibling Suggestions

Jasper Juliet Julius Juno Jade Jordan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Julian was first seen in the United States in 1880. Julian has ranked as high as #49 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Julian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Julian (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	1,638	23%
TX	1,087	16%
FL	391	6%
NY	371	5%
IL	308	4%
AZ	254	4%
NC	210	3%
PA	194	3%
GA	192	3%
MA	180	3%
WA	166	2%
VA	151	2%
MI	136	2%
OH	134	2%
MD	121	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	32
1881	36
1882	41
1883	48
1884	48
1885	49
1886	50
1887	40
1888	47
1889	49
1890	63
1891	43
1892	52
1893	68
1894	53
1895	55
1896	57
1897	53
1898	69
1899	45
1900	79
1901	66
1902	62
1903	59
1904	65
1905	78
1906	102
1907	92
1908	88
1909	102
1910	129
1911	152
1912	294
1913	360
1914	449
1915	579
1916	625
1917	652
1918	724
1919	686
1920	693
1921	765
1922	773
1923	673
1924	728
1925	716
1926	703
1927	621
1928	633
1929	592
1930	592
1931	502
1932	559
1933	455
1934	474
1935	497
1936	449
1937	449
1938	425
1939	458
1940	510
1941	501
1942	530
1943	554
1944	457
1945	462
1946	523
1947	552
1948	533
1949	535
1950	505
1951	492
1952	521
1953	520
1954	494
1955	470
1956	450
1957	454
1958	460
1959	463
1960	491
1961	525
1962	478
1963	471
1964	507
1965	461
1966	453
1967	452
1968	472
1969	525
1970	635
1971	645
1972	624
1973	716
1974	650
1975	744
1976	735
1977	745
1978	644
1979	663
1980	753
1981	869
1982	993
1983	933
1984	938
1985	1,529
1986	1,545
1987	1,492
1988	1,672
1989	2,210
1990	2,700
1991	2,690
1992	2,548
1993	2,490
1994	2,505
1995	2,703
1996	2,858
1997	2,911
1998	3,053
1999	3,218
2000	4,590
2001	4,944
2002	5,223
2003	5,410
2004	5,673
2005	6,116
2006	6,797
2007	6,781
2008	7,468
2009	7,387
2010	7,588
2011	7,627
2012	7,388
2013	7,519
2014	7,686
2015	8,061
2016	8,388
2017	8,451
2018	8,367
2019	8,441
2020	7,551
2021	7,685
2022	7,301
2023	7,091
2024	7,368