Julian
Julian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ · /ˌd͡ʒuː.liˈæn/
Meaning and origin of Julian
- A male given name from Latin Iulianus, from Iulius.
- A female given name from Latin, of medieval English usage, variant of Gillian.
Etymology
Ultimately from Latin Iūliānus.
How popular is Julian?
Since 1880, 3,306 girls and 264,985 boys in the U.S. have been named Julian (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1054 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #25 for boys, with 7,626 babies given the name.
Names similar to Julian
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Julian FAQ
What does the name Julian mean?
A male given name from Latin Iulianus, from Iulius. A female given name from Latin, of medieval English usage, variant of Gillian. Ultimately from Latin Iūliānus.
What is the origin of the name Julian?
Julian is listed as a name of Latin Iulianus origin.
How popular is the name Julian?
Since 1880, 3,306 girls and 264,985 boys in the U.S. have been named Julian (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1054 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 2025. In 2025 it ranked #25 for boys, with 7,626 babies given the name.
Is Julian a boy or girl name?
Julian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,306 girls and 264,985 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.