Boys name · California
Julian in California
Julian was the 6th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,680 babies named Julian that year. Since 1912, California families have named 56,063 babies Julian.
Popularity over time
Julian in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 243rd |
| 1928 | 41 | 159th |
| 1944 | 24 | 295th |
| 1960 | 67 | 304th |
| 1977 | 118 | 222nd |
| 1993 | 587 | 112th |
| 2009 | 1,761 | 23rd |
| 2025 | 1,680 | 6th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 243rd in 1912 to 6th in 2025.
The most babies named Julian in California in a single year was 2,046, in 2016. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Julian reached its best rank of 3rd in Rhode Island (2019). See Julian in every state →
How popular is Julian in California?
Julian was the 6th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,680 babies named Julian that year. Since 1912, California families have named 56,063 babies Julian.
How many babies are named Julian in California?
In 2025, 1,680 babies were named Julian in California. The most babies named Julian in California in a single year was 2,046, in 2016.
What is the rank of Julian in California?
Julian ranked 6th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2020.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.