How Many People Are Named Julian?

Complete statistics for the name Julian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Julian
Rare
Latin

Julian means 'youthful' and has origins in Latin, making it a classic yet fresh choice. It's estimated that 1 in 1,413 Americans today are named Julian, totaling around 233,507 people. With 72% under 30, Julian is definitely a name for the younger generation.

~14,572
Living in US
1 in 22,746
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Youthful
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Confident Ambitious
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries, often excelling in business and philanthropy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

237,926
Worldwide Bearers
#1,085
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
17,971
🇧🇴 Bolivia
17,850
🇨🇺 Cuba
14,813
🇩🇪 Germany
13,748
🇵🇾 Paraguay
12,857
🇿🇦 South Africa
12,077
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
11,589
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11,051
🇺🇬 Uganda
10,471
🇦🇺 Australia
8,727

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
230,775 (99%)
♀ Female
2,732 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
187,536
Would be under 30 (72%)
41,242
Would be 30–60 (16%)
31,804
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 260,582 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Julian Through the Generations

Julian's popularity has seen a steady rise, particularly since its peak in 2017 when 8,473 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Julian are under 30, with 187,536 individuals falling into this age bracket. This trend suggests that Julian remains a favored choice among parents looking for a modern, timeless name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 54,709
Texas 36,476
New York 15,452
Florida 14,511
Illinois 12,851
Arizona 8,007
Georgia 7,622
Pennsylvania 7,509
New Jersey 6,866
North Carolina 6,607

⭐ Famous People Named Julian

Julian is a common male given name in the United States, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Russia [Iulian (Yulian)] Spain, Latin America, Iulian in Romanian and elsewhere.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Julian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Julian's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Julian

How Many People Have the Name Julian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 14,572 people in the United States currently share the name Julian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,746 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Julian a Common or Rare Name?

Julian is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Julian Mean?

Julian means "youthful" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Julian in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Julian Most Popular?

The name Julian reached peak popularity in 2017, with 8,473 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Julian?

Approximately 14,572 people named Julian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 14,572. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,746 Americans.

Is Julian a rare name?

Julian is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,746 Americans has this name.

What does the name Julian mean?

Julian means "youthful" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Julian more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Julian are male and 1% are female.

When was Julian most popular?

Julian peaked in 2017 with 8,473 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US14,572
All-Time Births14,572
1 in X1 in 22,746
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2017
World Rank#1,085
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.