Declining since 2010, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Julyan since 1996
Babies named Julyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 166 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Julyan is a rare modern name, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, but has since been falling in use, particularly since 2010. In 2025, the name ranked 7679th, with only about 1 in 170,808 boys given the name. Julyan is not concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered use across the country. As a creative respelling of the classic Julian, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Julyan is likely a modern respelling of the Latin name Julianus, derived from Iulius (the Roman family name of Julius Caesar). Julianus gave rise to Julian and its variants. The spelling Julyan, with a 'y', emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive variant, possibly influenced by the month July. It was first recorded in the United States in 1996.
“Julyan” around the world
Where Julyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jules, Jay, Juju
Sibling names for Julyan
Names that share Julyan's style, for a brother or sister.
