Declining since 2010, #4,396 for boys today.
Popularity of Jullian since 1973
Babies named Jullian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57 | 33 |
| 1980s | 495 | 164 |
| 1990s | 212 | 484 |
| 2000s | 154 | 1,078 |
| 2010s | 30 | 881 |
| 2020s | 0 | 181 |
Meaning & origin
Jullian is a modern English spelling of the classic name Julian. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1973, reaching its peak popularity in 2009 and has been declining since 2010. As of 2025, it ranks 4,396th, with roughly 1 in 74,264 boys receiving the name. The variant is most common in California, reflecting a preference for unique spellings on the West Coast. Though not as widely used as Julian, Jullian offers a similar sound with a distinctive twist.
Jullian appears to be a modern English respelling of Julian, itself from the Latin name Iulianus, a derivative of Iulius (Julius). The name has been used since the medieval period, and its modern variant Jullian likely arose from phonetic spelling preferences. It has been in occasional use in the United States since the 1970s.
Where Jullian is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jullian” around the world
Where Jullian lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jules, Juli, Ian
Sibling names for Jullian
Names that share Jullian's style, for a brother or sister.
