What does the name Julian mean?

Julian means youthful; from the Roman family name Julius.

Where does the name Julian come from?

Julian is a boy name of Latin origin.

Is Julian a boy or a girl name?

Julian is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Julian are girls and 99% are boys.

How popular is the name Julian in 2023?

Julian ranks #6057 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2017 with 8,477 babies.

How do you pronounce Julian?

Julian is pronounced JOO-lee-an (3 syllables).

What are common spellings of Julian?

Julian is also written as Julián, Giuliano.

A name from Latin · Boy

Julian

Youthful; from the Roman family name Julius.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

249,992 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

7,117 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

JYouthful; from the Roman family name Julius.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Julian".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Julián Most common Giuliano

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Julian.

J
Julian Lennon

Quick answers

People often ask about Julian.

What does the name Julian mean?: Julian means youthful; from the Roman family name Julius.
Where does the name Julian come from?: Julian is a boy name of Latin origin.
Is Julian a boy or a girl name?: Julian is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Julian are girls and 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Julian in 2023?: Julian ranks #6057 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2017 with 8,477 babies.
How do you pronounce Julian?: Julian is pronounced JOO-lee-an (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Julian?: Julian is also written as Julián, Giuliano.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.