Kingjulian
One whose title signifies sovereignty and power, combined with a name meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kingjulian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kingjulian today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kingjulian births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kingjulian. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kingjulian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,366
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Kingjulian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kingjulian 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 Kingjulian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kingjulian
The name Kingjulian is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct words - "King" and "Julian." Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Roman Empire, where the name Julian was derived from the Latin "Julianus," meaning "youthful" or "downy-bearded." This name was closely associated with the Julio-Claudian dynasty, one of the most influential ruling families in Roman history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Julian can be found in the life of Julian the Apostate (331-363 CE), a Roman emperor known for his efforts to revive ancient Roman religious traditions. He was also a notable philosopher and military leader, playing a significant role in the defense of the empire against Germanic tribes.
During the Middle Ages, the name Julian gained popularity among Christians, particularly in honor of St. Julian the Hospitaller (around 7th century CE), a legendary figure known for his hospitality and kindness toward travelers. This association with Christian virtues contributed to the name's widespread use across Europe.
In the 12th century, Julian of Norwich (1342-1416), an English anchoress and mystic, became one of the most famous bearers of the name. Her spiritual writings, including the influential "Revelations of Divine Love," have left a lasting impact on Christian theology and literature.
Moving forward, the name Julian has been borne by many notable figures throughout history, including Julian the Pomeranian (1512-1560), a Polish-born composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of Renaissance polyphonic music.
The prefix "King" in the name Kingjulian adds a regal and powerful connotation, possibly drawing inspiration from the great rulers and leaders of the ancient world. While the exact origin and meaning of this combined name are not widely documented, it may have been coined as a unique and distinctive appellation, blending the concepts of youthful vigor and regal authority.
It is important to note that the name Kingjulian has not been widely recorded in historical texts or records, which suggests that it may be a more recent creation or a distinctive amalgamation of two separate names. However, its individual components, "King" and "Julian," have rich histories and associations that contribute to the overall essence and intrigue of this unique name.
People
Kingjulian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kingjulian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kingjulian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kingjulian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kingjulian 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kingjulian a common name?
We classify Kingjulian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kingjulian most popular?
The single biggest year for Kingjulian was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kingjulian is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kingjulian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kingjulian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kingjulian 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.
Is Kingjulian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kingjulian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kingjulian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kingjulian?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.