Giulian
A masculine name of Italian origin meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded".
Name Census estimates that about 215 living Americans carry the first name Giulian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Giulian today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Giulian births was 2010 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Giulian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
215
~ 1 in 1,594,206 Americans
Peak year
2010
16 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,567
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Giulian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Giulian from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 104 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Giulian remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Giulian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Giulian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Giulians live
Origin
Meaning and history of Giulian
The given name Giulian has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is a masculine name derived from the Latin name Julianus, which itself traces its roots back to the ancient Roman family name Julius. The name Julius was derived from the Latin word "ioulos," meaning "downy-bearded" or "young man."
One of the earliest and most notable bearers of the name Giulian was Giulian the Apostate, a Roman emperor who ruled from 361 to 363 AD. Born in 331 AD, he attempted to revive traditional Roman religious practices and is remembered for his rejection of Christianity. His reign marked a brief resurgence of Hellenistic philosophy and religion in the Roman Empire.
Another historically significant figure with the name Giulian was Giulian of Norwich, an English anchoress and mystic who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries. She is best known for her spiritual writings, particularly her work titled "Revelations of Divine Love," which is considered one of the earliest books written in the English language.
In the Renaissance period, Giulian da Sangallo (1445-1516) was an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on several notable projects, including the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome. He was part of the influential Sangallo family of architects and artists in Florence.
During the 19th century, Giulian Klaczko (1825-1906) was a Polish writer, historian, and journalist who spent much of his life in France. He wrote extensively on Polish history and culture, as well as on French literature and politics.
In the world of music, Giulian Tarassov (1891-1973) was a Russian-born American composer and pianist known for his contributions to modern classical music. He composed works for various genres, including orchestral, chamber, and vocal compositions.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Giulian. While the name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Giulian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Giulian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Giulian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Giulian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 215 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Giulian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,594,206 US residents.
Is Giulian a common name?
We classify Giulian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 217 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Giulian most popular?
The single biggest year for Giulian was 2010, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Giulian is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Giulian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Giulian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.