Julian

Boys

Best rank #38 (2025) · ranked in 18 years

First charting in 2008, Julian peaked at #38 in 2025.

It climbed from #90 in 2008 to #38 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #38.

At its peak year of 2025, Julian was given to 7,626 newborns.

Julian was most popular around 2025, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025387,626
  2. 2024427,408
  3. 2023497,117
  4. 2022487,334
  5. 2021487,723
  6. 2020497,586
  7. 2019438,475
  8. 2018508,403
  9. 2017528,477
  10. 2016578,433
  11. 2015628,090
  12. 2014687,717
  13. 2013687,562
  14. 2012777,427
  15. 2011697,662
  16. 2010747,643
  17. 2009877,435
  18. 2008907,532

Similar names

Names similar to Julian include Jacob, Joshua, Jayden, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Julian a popular name?
Julian reached a best rank of #38 in 2025 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Julian rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Julian ranks #38.
Is Julian a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Julian most popular?
Julian peaked around 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)