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Julian

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Pronounced JOO-lee-ən /ˈdʒu.li.ən/High

Meaning: From the Latin Julianus, a derivative of Julius — 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter'); more often a boy's name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Youthful; a child of Jove: Julian is Latin 'youthful'. Crisp, classic, and warm. More often a boy's name; here for girls.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin Julianus, a derivative of Julius — 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter'); more often a boy's name; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#6481 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, a derivative of Julius — 'youthful' (and 'a child of Jove/Jupiter'). It is more often a boy's name, used here for girls (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; the medieval English mystic Julian of Norwich was a woman; nicknames Jules, Julie).

It registers thinly for girls in the U.S. Rare for girls, youthful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Julian means 'youthful; a child of Jove' (Latin, from Julius) — more often a boy's name, used here for girls (we flag the lean; the medieval mystic Julian of Norwich was a woman; said 'JOO-lee-ən').

Overall data confidence 48%

Behind the Name — Julian — lean noted

Variations

JulianaJulianneJulien

Nicknames

Jules

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Julian mean?

Julian is Latin 'youthful; a child of Jove'. It is more often a boy's name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Julian?

It's said JOO-lee-ən /ˈdʒu.li.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Julian a boy or girl name?

Julian is more often a boy's name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Julian?

Julian is a rare name for girls in the U.S.