Julian
boy name#25 in 2025Julian entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #25 in 2025, ranks #25 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1880–2025
#25
rank today
#25
peak (2025)
7,603
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #250 |
| 1890s | #231 |
| 1900s | #216 |
| 1910s | #190 |
| 1920s | #199 |
| 1930s | #241 |
| 1940s | #271 |
| 1950s | #334 |
| 1960s | #353 |
| 1970s | #285 |
| 1980s | #208 |
| 1990s | #128 |
| 2000s | #73 |
| 2010s | #44 |
| 2020s | #32 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Julian has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 239,000 people named Julian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Julian alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Julian in 2025?
- Julian ranks #25 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,603 babies given the name.
- When was the name Julian most popular?
- Julian peaked in 2025, reaching #25 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Julian with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Julian.
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