UK boy's name
Jullian
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "descendant of Julius Caesar".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jullian is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jullian popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Jullian. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jullian ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Jullian.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jullian as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Jullian mean?
The name Jullian is a variant spelling of the Roman name Julian, which is derived from the ancient Roman family name Julianus. This name can be traced back to the Latin word "iulius," meaning "downy-bearded" or "youthful."
The Julian family was one of the most prominent and influential families in ancient Rome, and its members played a significant role in shaping the course of Roman history. The name Julian gained widespread recognition and popularity during the reign of the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate (331-363 AD), who was known for his efforts to revive traditional Roman religion and culture.
In the early centuries of Christianity, the name Julian was associated with several notable figures, including Saint Julian of Anazarbus (3rd century AD), a Christian martyr and saint, and Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), an English mystic and author of the influential work "Revelations of Divine Love."
Jullian, as a variant spelling, emerged in various regions and cultures over time. One of the earliest recorded instances of this spelling can be found in the works of the French playwright Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), who wrote about a character named Jullian in his play "Le Menteur" (The Liar).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jullian. Examples include Jullian Gonzalez (1935-2016), a Puerto Rican baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1960s; Jullian Savea (born 1992), a New Zealand rugby player; Jullian Herridge (born 1995), a Canadian football player; Jullian Tavarez (born 1999), a Dominican professional baseball player; and Jullian Michaels (born 1974), an American personal trainer and television personality known for her appearances on "The Biggest Loser."
While the name Jullian may have evolved as a variant spelling, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Roman world and the influential Julian family. Over the centuries, the name has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, contributing to its enduring legacy and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jullian over time
The chart below shows babies named Jullian registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jullian, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jullian by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jullian was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jullian
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jullian: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jullian in the UK right now?
In 2020, Jullian was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jullian most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Jullian in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jullian?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "descendant of Julius Caesar".
How many people are called Jullian in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Jullian across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.