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
#30 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
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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Famous People
Julian Assange
Founder of WikiLeaks
Julian Casablancas
Lead singer of The Strokes
Julian Edelman
NFL wide receiver
Julian Lennon
Musician and son of John Lennon
Statistics
257,331
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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