Julian
Latin boy's name meaning “youthful”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- youthful
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #33
- Born in 2023
- 7,091
Meaning & origin
Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Julian ranked #33 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,091 US boys were given the name Julian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #30 in 2024
“Unranked” means Julian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Julius
Nicknames
Jules
Julian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Julian mean?
Julian is a Latin name meaning "youthful". Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Where does the name Julian come from?
Julian is of Latin origin. Julian comes from the Roman Julianus, from Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. Several saints and emperors bore it.
Is Julian a boy or a girl name?
Julian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Julian?
In 2023, 7,091 US boys were given the name Julian.
Is Julian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Julian ranked #33 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Julian?
Common nicknames for Julian include Jules.