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Yulian

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Pronounced YOO-lee-un /ˈjuː.li.ən/High

Meaning: Youthful; of the Julian family; Slavic and Spanish form of Julian, from Latin Julianus (of the gens Julia, possibly from Greek ioulos: downy-bearded, youthful)High

In 30 seconds: The Slavic and Spanish form of Julian meaning 'youthful,' from the Roman Julian family. Used in Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish-speaking communities, Yulian carries the same classical roots as Julian with a distinctive Eastern European flavor.

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Origin HighSlavic, Latin

MeaningYouthful; of the Julian family; Slavic and Spanish form of Julian, from Latin Julianus (of the gens Julia, possibly from Greek ioulos: downy-bearded, youthful)

U.S. rank (2025)#3125 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 641

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

Yulian is the Slavic (Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian) and Spanish form of Julian, from Latin Julianus (of the Julian clan). The Julian clan claimed divine ancestry through Iulus/Ascanius to Venus. The Roman emperor Julian the Apostate was the last non-Christian emperor of Rome.

Yulian is used in Russian American, Ukrainian American, and Hispanic communities. Its 2024 ranking of #2360 for boys reflects its use among families from these backgrounds.

Did you know? The Roman Julian clan — from which Yulian derives — claimed descent from Iulus, son of Aeneas, son of Venus herself. So the Julian family tree traced its lineage all the way to the goddess of love, making Yulian/Julian a name with the most glamorous possible mythological ancestry.

Overall data confidence 91%

Behind the Name — Yulian — Slavic/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JulianJulienGiuliano

Nicknames

YuliJul

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yulian mean?

Yulian means 'youthful,' the Slavic and Spanish form of Julian, from Latin Julianus (of the Julian clan, possibly from Greek ioulos: youthful).

How do you pronounce Yulian?

It's said YOO-lee-un /ˈjuː.li.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yulian a boy or girl name?

Yulian is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yulian?

Yulian ranked #2360 for U.S. boys in 2024.