How old is someone named Julian?
The average Julian is 20 years old.
Half of all living Julians are between 8 and 26.
When was Julian popular?
Most of the Julians in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2017 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 838 | 0 |
| 1910s | 4,766 | 0 |
| 1920s | 7,078 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,954 | 600 |
| 1940s | 5,254 | 2,200 |
| 1950s | 4,914 | 3,200 |
| 1960s | 4,961 | 4,000 |
| 1970s | 6,957 | 6,300 |
| 1980s | 13,410 | 13,000 |
| 1990s | 28,336 | 27,000 |
| 2000s | 61,111 | 60,000 |
| 2010s | 79,889 | 79,000 |
| 2020s | 44,794 | 44,000 |
How many Julians are still alive?
About 240,000 Julians are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 270,000 babies named Julian since 1880.
Most Julians ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Julian?
About two in five living Julians are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Julian an old name?
Not really. Julian is younger than 71 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Julian will be 31 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Julian a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.9% of living Julians are men.
Names the same age as Julian
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Julian's name twin is Mariam. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mariam's age curve is the closest match to Julian's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Julian
How old is the average Julian?
The average Julian in the US is 20 years old. The median is 16, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Julian?
About 240,000 Julians are alive in the US today, out of roughly 270,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Julian most popular?
In 2017, when about 8,500 baby boys were named Julian.
Is Julian a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 42% of living Julians, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this