gender neutral
Julian
youthful, downy-bearded
About Julian
Elegance and substance converge in Julian, a name that has maintained appeal across centuries and cultures. The soft 'J' combined with the flowing syllables creates sophisticated musicality that sounds refined without pretension. Julian carries literary and historical associations that add depth without feeling weighty. The name works beautifully from childhood through distinguished adulthood, never seeming mismatched to any life stage. Parents choosing Julian often appreciate classic choices with proven staying power rather than fleeting trends. The name suggests intelligence, creativity, and cultured sensibility. Julian pairs excellently with various surnames and offers nickname flexibility while standing perfectly well on its own. It represents naming confidence—selecting something genuinely excellent rather than chasing novelty.
Popularity of the Name Julian
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #296 | ||||
| 1881 | #264 | ||||
| 1882 | #269 | ||||
| 1883 | #227 | ||||
| 1884 | #249 | ||||
| 1885 | #236 | ||||
| 1886 | #240 | ||||
| 1887 | #251 | ||||
| 1888 | #257 | ||||
| 1889 | #231 | ||||
| 1890 | #209 | ||||
| 1891 | #244 | ||||
| 1892 | #248 | ||||
| 1893 | #206 | ||||
| 1894 | #238 | ||||
| 1895 | #240 | ||||
| 1896 | #241 | ||||
| 1897 | #240 | ||||
| 1898 | #209 | ||||
| 1899 | #250 | ||||
| 1900 | #226 | ||||
| 1901 | #210 | ||||
| 1902 | #229 | ||||
| 1903 | #237 | ||||
| 1904 | #236 | ||||
| 1905 | #216 | ||||
| 1906 | #176 | ||||
| 1907 | #209 | ||||
| 1908 | #221 | ||||
| 1909 | #210 | ||||
| 1910 | #201 | ||||
| 1911 | #199 | ||||
| 1912 | #197 | ||||
| 1913 | #187 | ||||
| 1914 | #189 | ||||
| 1915 | #191 | ||||
| 1916 | #187 | ||||
| 1917 | #186 | ||||
| 1918 | #182 | ||||
| 1919 | #186 | ||||
| 1920 | #195 | ||||
| 1921 | #182 | ||||
| 1922 | #181 | ||||
| 1923 | #201 | ||||
| 1924 | #193 | ||||
| 1925 | #195 | ||||
| 1926 | #199 | ||||
| 1927 | #214 | ||||
| 1928 | #212 | ||||
| 1929 | #214 | ||||
| 1930 | #219 | ||||
| 1931 | #235 | ||||
| 1932 | #217 | ||||
| 1933 | #244 | ||||
| 1934 | #241 | ||||
| 1935 | #235 | ||||
| 1936 | #248 | ||||
| 1937 | #253 | ||||
| 1938 | #266 | ||||
| 1939 | #252 | ||||
| 1940 | #238 | ||||
| 1941 | #248 | ||||
| 1942 | #249 | ||||
| 1943 | #253 | #163 | |||
| 1944 | #278 | #173 | |||
| 1945 | #280 | ||||
| 1946 | #280 | ||||
| 1947 | #295 | ||||
| 1948 | #299 | ||||
| 1949 | #292 | #193 | |||
| 1950 | #302 | #179 | |||
| 1951 | #315 | #189 | |||
| 1952 | #312 | #161 | |||
| 1953 | #314 | #210 | |||
| 1954 | #328 | #186 | |||
| 1955 | #338 | #209 | |||
| 1956 | #347 | #166 | |||
| 1957 | #357 | #167 | |||
| 1958 | #358 | #145 | |||
| 1959 | #365 | #160 | |||
| 1960 | #352 | #128 | |||
| 1961 | #344 | #132 | |||
| 1962 | #365 | #155 | |||
| 1963 | #360 | #166 | |||
| 1964 | #349 | #177 | #197 | ||
| 1965 | #353 | #145 | #200 | ||
| 1966 | #354 | #148 | #156 | ||
| 1967 | #351 | #146 | #161 | ||
| 1968 | #355 | #107 | #163 | ||
| 1969 | #344 | #108 | #170 | ||
| 1970 | #309 | #103 | #132 | ||
| 1971 | #303 | #104 | #155 | ||
| 1972 | #296 | #87 | #165 | ||
| 1973 | #264 | #86 | #172 | ||
| 1974 | #288 | #98 | #158 | ||
| 1975 | #262 | #104 | #146 | ||
| 1976 | #264 | #118 | #215 | ||
| 1977 | #266 | #122 | #221 | ||
| 1978 | #293 | #140 | #176 | ||
| 1979 | #300 | #126 | #192 | ||
| 1980 | #280 | #155 | #194 | ||
| 1981 | #252 | #140 | #242 | ||
| 1982 | #235 | #146 | #201 | ||
| 1983 | #241 | #152 | #187 | ||
| 1984 | #237 | #197 | |||
| 1985 | #174 | #130 | #189 | ||
| 1986 | #172 | #125 | #199 | ||
| 1987 | #183 | #154 | #208 | ||
| 1988 | #167 | #136 | #191 | ||
| 1989 | #138 | #121 | #244 | ||
| 1990 | #123 | #143 | #252 | ||
| 1991 | #122 | #144 | #248 | #140 | |
| 1992 | #134 | #164 | #205 | #147 | |
| 1993 | #135 | #182 | #372 | #131 | |
| 1994 | #140 | #159 | #234 | #147 | |
| 1995 | #132 | #254 | #385 | #132 | |
| 1996 | #129 | #193 | #318 | #133 | |
| 1997 | #131 | #327 | #197 | #324 | #143 |
| 1998 | #124 | #318 | #201 | #141 | |
| 1999 | #111 | #339 | #244 | #311 | #140 |
| 2000 | #87 | #366 | #280 | #441 | #120 |
| 2001 | #82 | #389 | #356 | #107 | |
| 2002 | #78 | #377 | #186 | #372 | #111 |
| 2003 | #77 | #388 | #178 | #468 | #116 |
| 2004 | #74 | #378 | #273 | #339 | #108 |
| 2005 | #74 | #351 | #227 | #328 | #94 |
| 2006 | #65 | #401 | #223 | #372 | #96 |
| 2007 | #66 | #352 | #332 | #412 | #102 |
| 2008 | #61 | #398 | #311 | #249 | #110 |
| 2009 | #62 | #328 | #270 | #276 | #116 |
| 2010 | #53 | #335 | #262 | #218 | #133 |
| 2011 | #50 | #316 | #237 | #213 | #116 |
| 2012 | #53 | #333 | #210 | #203 | #112 |
| 2013 | #47 | #302 | #210 | #225 | #134 |
| 2014 | #47 | #301 | #226 | #206 | #111 |
| 2015 | #45 | #283 | #220 | #249 | #132 |
| 2016 | #39 | #302 | #204 | #234 | #138 |
| 2017 | #37 | #272 | #319 | #225 | #121 |
| 2018 | #36 | #289 | #223 | #227 | #116 |
| 2019 | #31 | #270 | #182 | #269 | #104 |
| 2020 | #34 | #283 | #183 | #192 | #121 |
| 2021 | #33 | #287 | #182 | #223 | #119 |
| 2022 | #35 | #277 | #142 | #273 | #123 |
| 2023 | #33 | #304 | #230 | #204 | #106 |
| 2024 | #30 | #289 | #215 | #300 | #118 |
| 2025 | #25 | #304 | #225 | #351 | #100 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Julian
Names Similar to Julian
Nicknames for Julian
- Jules
- Jule
- Jay
- Juli
- Jan
Famous People Named Julian
| Julian Assange | Founder of WikiLeaks |
| Julian Edelman | American football player |
| Julian Fellowes | British actor and writer |
| Julian Lennon | British musician |
| Julian Morris | British actor |
| Julian Schnabel | American artist and filmmaker |
| Julianne Moore | American actress |
| Julian Rhind-Tutt | British actor |
| Julian Sands | British actor |
| Julian Savea | New Zealand rugby player |
| Julian Speroni | Argentine footballer |
| Julian Taylor | Canadian musician |
| Julian Thicke | American singer-songwriter |
| Julian Wilson | Australian surfer |
| Julian Barratt | British comedian and actor |
| Julian Draxler | German footballer |
| Julian Green | American soccer player |
| Julian McMahon | Australian actor |
| Julian Casablancas | American musician |
Characters Named Julian
| Julian Bashir | Star Trek - Deep Space Nine |
| Julian Sark | Alias |
| Julian Albert/Alchemy | The Flash |
| Julian Dorn | The Flash |
| Julian Delphiki | Ender's Game |
| Julian Blackthorn | The Dark Artifices series |
| Julian Ross | Arrow |
| Julian Lowe | The Good Wife |
| Julian McGrath | The Mentalist |
| Julian Sarkozy | Gossip Girl |
| Julian Luna | Kindred - The Embraced |
| Julian Albert | The Flash |
| Julian Priest | MacGyver |
| Julian Crane | Passions |
| Julian Subatoi Bashir | Star Trek - Deep Space Nine |
| Julian Slink | Blood Drive |
| Julian Keller | X-Men - Evolution |
| Julian Assange | The Fifth Estate |