Julian
How to say it: JOO-lee-un · /ˈdʒuliən/
From the Roman family name Julianus, derived from Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'.
Julian was the 31st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 7,603 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #40 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #31 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 7,603 |
| Share of births | 1 in 435 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #40 |
| In France, 2025 | #178 among boys’ names, 220 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently enjoying its strongest run, Julian peaked in the 2020s. At the top at #31, it is expected to ease lower slightly in the next few years.
What goes with it
Mellow and flowing with soft sounds, Julian feels warm and well traveled. Sebastian matches in style, and Jules offers a cozy nickname.
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Parents who love Julian also love
Nicknames
- Jules
- Juli
Honouring a Julian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Julian is about 1 in 19.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #178 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #316. Ireland: #362.
Famous people named Julian
- Julian Assange (born 1971)Australian editor, publisher, and activist
- Julian Draxler (born 1993)German association football player
- Julian Barnes (born 1946)English writer
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