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Julian

Julian is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “Roman personal name and Julius.” In 2024 it was given to 7,368 boys in the United States.

Julian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Portuguese
Meaning
“Roman personal name and Julius”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/

About the name Julian

Julian belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “Roman personal name and Julius” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Julian first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #30 in 2024, and in 2024 7,368 babies received the name — 257,331 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Julian in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#30 in 2024
Peak year
2017
Babies named Julian in 2024
7,368
Total since 1880
257,331

Similar names

More names from the Spanish shelf:

CarlosSpanishLuisSpanishAdrianSpanishAntonioSpanishOliverSpanishSebastianSpanishMiguelSpanishLeonSpanish

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Julian mean?

Julian means “Roman personal name and Julius” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Julian a boy or girl name?

Julian is a boy name. In 2024, 7,368 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Julian?

Julian comes from the Spanish, English & American and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Julian?

Julian first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #30 in 2024, and 7,368 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Julian?

Julian is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒuː.li.ən/ (IPA).

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