Julian
Julian is derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' The name has roots in ancient Rome and was popularized by Saint Julian the Hospitaller and several early Christian saints.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 7,736. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,627
- 2012: 7,389
- 2013: 7,521
- 2014: 7,686
- 2015: 8,064
- 2016: 8,388
- 2017: 8,455
- 2018: 8,368
- 2019: 8,443
- 2020: 7,552
- 2021: 7,693
- 2022: 7,305
- 2023: 7,097
- 2024: 7,390
- 2025: 7,603
- 2026 (projected): 7,736
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in multiple languages
- •Works well internationally
- •Has a sophisticated yet approachable sound
- •Nickname-friendly with several options
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Statistics
264,985
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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