Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Julian.
National Rank (2025)
#25
All-Time Peak Rank
#25 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
264,985
Unisex Distribution98.8% Boy / 1.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Julian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Julian
According to SSA data, Julian achieved its highest historical rank of #25 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 8,455 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 5.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Julian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-5.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,455Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
26yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:440
1890s:558
1900s:793
1910s:4,650
1920s:6,897
1930s:4,860
1940s:5,157
1950s:4,827
1960s:4,835
1970s:6,800
1980s:12,933
1990s:27,674
2000s:60,391
2010s:79,530
2020s:44,640
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJu-li-an
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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