The name Julian has both ancient ties and present-day appeal. It is also on-trend though not yet overdone. The name suits a variety of personalities, too. Your Julian might be a gentle poet or a clever scientist, a talented musician, or a well-rounded athlete. The options really are as endless as this name is versatile.
How Popular is the Name Julian?
Julian has been a slow and steady boys’ name in the U.S. for over a century. In 1900 it was in 226th place on the charts. Ever since then, it has remained in the top 1000 names. In fact, the lowest it has ever fallen was 366th place in 1962. In 1963, Julian Lennon was born and from that year onwards, the name made a gradual climb up the charts. Julian landed in the top 100 in 2000 when it reached 87th place. It has remained in the top 100 ever since with its most popular year being 2019 when it sat at 31st place.
Name Variations
There are some variations of the name Julian, including:
Jolyon (Latin)Juliano (Greek)Julien (French)Julius (French)Julio (Greek)Julyan (Greek)
Similar Names
Here are some names similar to Julian:
ElliotGideonHaydenJuliasPhineasJaydenJudeSebastien
Other English names to consider:
ActonAlvinBlakeBraxtonCameronEdwardEllisGraysonHarryLandonOscarParkerPreston
Other names that start with J:
JacobJamieJannJaredJasperJaxonJeddJeremyJoelJonahJonathonJordanJosiahJudd
Suggested Sibling Names
Potential sibling names for baby Julian could be:
ArchieAylaBrynnCateCadenEvelynJakeKiraLeahMaeveNickOwenPoppyPaxtonRubyVioletZeke
Famous People Named Julian
Here’s a list of famous people who are also named Julian:
Julian Assange, an Australian entrepreneur and founder of WikiLeaksJulian Casablancas, the lead singer of The StrokesJulian Edelman, an American professional football playerJulian Lennon, an English singer, songwriter, photographer, filmmaker, author, and philanthropist and the son of John LennonJulian McMahon, an Australian-American actor, model, and son of a former Prime Minister of AustraliaJulian Morris, an English actor
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