Julian
Julian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful, downy-bearded, or dedicated to Jove.
Origin and history
Julian is derived from the Roman family name Julius, which is associated with the Roman god Jupiter or the Greek word for downy-bearded. It has a long history of use across Europe and has become increasingly popular in the United States since the late 20th century. Today, it ranks among the most favored classic names for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
264,985 babies in the United States have been named Julian since 1880. It ranks #142 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #31.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.6 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 440 |
| 1890-1900 | 558 |
| 1900-1910 | 793 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,650 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,897 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,860 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,157 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,827 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,835 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,800 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,933 |
| 1990-2000 | 27,674 |
| 2000-2010 | 60,391 |
| 2010-2019 | 79,530 |
| 2020-2029 | 44,640 |
Famous people named Julian
- Julian Lennon: Musician, Singer
- Julian Edelman: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Jules, Jude, Jule
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the ancient Roman gens Julia, one of the most prominent patrician families in Roman history.
- Julian has featured prominently in European literature, including Stendhal's novel The Red and the Black.