Julian
5 countries#25 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Julian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
268,291 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #25 · peaked in 2017 with 8,477 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
18,337 births recorded 1913–2022 · currently #197 · peaked in 2012 with 705 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Haute-Garonne, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,676 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #240 · peaked in 2017 with 220 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,280 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #282 · peaked in 2017 with 198 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
367 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #178 · peaked in 2025 with 23 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
29 births recorded 2007–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 2013 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Julian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #65 | — |
| 2007 | #66 | ↓1 |
| 2008 | #61 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #62 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #53 | ↑9 |
| 2011 | #50 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #53 | ↓3 |
| 2013 | #47 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #47 | — |
| 2015 | #45 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #39 | ↑6 |
| 2017 | #37 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #36 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #31 | ↑5 |
| 2020 | #34 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #33 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #35 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #33 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #30 | ↑3 |
| 2025 | #25 | ↑5 |
Frequently asked questions about Julian
Is Julian a popular name?
Yes — Julian currently ranks #25 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Julian more common for boys or girls?
Julian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Julian most popular?
Julian peaked in 2017 in United States, with 8,477 recorded births that year.
Is Julian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Julian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #291 in 1880 to #25 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Julian?
At least 290,304 babies have been recorded with the name Julian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Julian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Julian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Julian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Julian include John, Ethan, Santiago, Cooper.
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