Julian
Peaked at #30 nationally in 2024, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Julian has been recorded 1% of the time for girls and 99% of the time for boys.
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Julian — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1054
in 1890
Current rank
#6481
in 2024
Years tracked
126
1890–2024
Trend
Falling
Julian was already at its most popular for girls in 1890 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1054), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4597 (2014) to #6481 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Julian ranks #6481 nationally for girls, with 18 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,481 | 18 |
| 2023 | #6,052 | 20 |
| 2022 | #4,718 | 29 |
| 2021 | #4,553 | 30 |
| 2020 | #4,114 | 34 |
| 2019 | #4,389 | 32 |
| 2018 | #4,109 | 35 |
| 2017 | #5,736 | 22 |
Julian — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#30
in 2024
Current rank
#30
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Julian reached its peak popularity for boys in 2024, ranking #30 nationally with 7,368 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #47 (2014) to #30 (2024) — a 36% improvement.
As of 2024, Julian ranks #30 nationally for boys, with 7,368 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #30 | 7,368 |
| 2023 | #33 | 7,091 |
| 2022 | #35 | 7,301 |
| 2021 | #33 | 7,685 |
| 2020 | #34 | 7,551 |
| 2019 | #31 | 8,441 |
| 2018 | #36 | 8,367 |
| 2017 | #37 | 8,451 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Julian most popular?
Julian was most popular in 2024, when it ranked #30 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Julian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Julian?
At least 260,614 babies have been recorded with the name Julian in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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