Boy · 37th of 23,106
Julian
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
260,614
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2017
Peak Popularity Year
8,473
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Julian stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Julian is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Julianus', meaning youthful. It evolved through various forms in different languages and has been used since the Roman Empire. The name is associated with traits of creativity and sophistication, and it has biblical significance through Saint Julian. It remains popular today across many cultures.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒuːliən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Julian is derived from the Latin name 'Julianus', which is a diminutive form of 'Julius'. The name Julius is believed to be derived from the Roman family name 'Julius', which may have roots connected to the Latin word 'iuvenis', meaning 'youthful'.
Meaning
Youthful
Language Evolution
Julius (Latin), Julianus (Latin), Julien (French), Giuliano (Italian), Julián (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name Julian gained popularity during the Roman Empire and has remained in use throughout the centuries. It was particularly popular in the early Christian period due to Saint Julian, a 4th-century martyr.
Variants & Derivatives
Jules, Julius, Juliette, Julián
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Julian is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name. It has gained popularity in various cultures and is often associated with creativity and intelligence.
Famous People
Julian Assange, an Australian journalist and activist, Julian Lennon, a British musician and son of John Lennon, Julian Fellowes, an English actor, screenwriter, and director, Julian Edelman, an American football player
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Consistently Rising
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 8,473 peak births in 2017
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 14 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 14 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 198th of 7545 | 11,036 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 246th of 6773 | 9,099 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 340th of 7552 | 9,444 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 316th of 10718 | 9,917 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 152nd of 16616 | 30,675 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 73rd of 24088 | 92,174 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 37th of 23106 | 93,909 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2113th of 9107 | 297 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2738th of 9204 | 194 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3957th of 12526 | 181 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3914th of 19264 | 254 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2214th of 27321 | 866 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2495th of 35406 | 1,090 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4585th of 30306 | 363 |