Iulian
“youthful, downy — from Julian”
Latin origin · Boy name
#1830US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
What does Iulian mean and where does it come from?
Iulian is derived from the Latin name Julianus, which is a diminutive form of Julius, meaning youthful or downy.
Cultural significance
The name Iulian is used in Romanian culture and is a variant of the more common Julian. It is often associated with historical and religious figures.
Peak popularity
Reached #1830 in 2015 — currently #1830 in the US.
How popular is Iulian right now?
Holding steady — currently #1830 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Iulian is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Iulian?
ENGLISH
JoolsJules
ANCIENT ROMAN
IulianaJuliana
BULGARIAN
Yuliana
CROATIAN
Julijana
Famous people named Iulian
IB
Iulian Bădescu
A Romanian politician who served as the mayor of Ploiești.
IG
Iulian Gălățeanu
A Romanian professional football player.
How is Iulian written in other languages?
What are the girl versions of Iulian?
Iuliana ANCIENT ROMANJuliana ANCIENT ROMANYuliana BULGARIANJulijana CROATIANJuliana DUTCHGill ENGLISHGillian ENGLISHJill ENGLISHJillian ENGLISHJillie ENGLISHJilly ENGLISHJuliana ENGLISHJulianna ENGLISHJulianne ENGLISHLeanna ENGLISHLiana ENGLISHJuliane FRENCHJulienne FRENCHJuliana GERMANJuliane GERMANLiane GERMANJulianna HUNGARIANYuliana INDONESIANGiuliana ITALIANLiana ITALIANJulijana MACEDONIANJulianna POLISHJuliana PORTUGUESELiana PORTUGUESEIuliana ROMANIANLiana ROMANIANUliana RUSSIANUlyana RUSSIANYuliana RUSSIANYulianna RUSSIANJulijana SERBIANJulijana SLOVENEJuliana SPANISHIulia ANCIENT ROMANIulius ANCIENT ROMANJulia ANCIENT ROMANJulius ANCIENT ROMANJulia BIBLICALYuliya BULGARIANJúlia CATALANGhjulia CORSICANJulija CROATIANJulie CZECHJulia DANISHJulie DANISHJulia DUTCHJulie DUTCHLia DUTCHLieke DUTCHJools ENGLISHJules ENGLISHJulia ENGLISHJulie ENGLISHJuliet ENGLISHJulius ENGLISHJulia FINNISHJules FRENCHJulie FRENCHJuliette FRENCHJulia GERMANJulie GERMANJulius GERMANJulitta HISTORYGyula HUNGARIANJuli HUNGARIANJúlia HUNGARIANJuliska HUNGARIANLili HUNGARIANIúile IRISHGiulia ITALIANGiulietta ITALIANGiulio ITALIANJūlija LATVIANJulija LITHUANIANJulia NORWEGIANJulie NORWEGIANJulek POLISHJulia POLISHJulita POLISHJuliusz POLISHJúlia PORTUGUESEJulie PORTUGUESEJulinha PORTUGUESEJúlio PORTUGUESEIulia ROMANIANIuliu ROMANIANJulia RUSSIANJuliya RUSSIANYuli RUSSIANYulia RUSSIANYuliy RUSSIANYuliya RUSSIANJúlia SLOVAKJúlius SLOVAKJulij SLOVENEJulija SLOVENEJulia SPANISHJulie SPANISHJulio SPANISHJulia SWEDISHJulia UKRAINIANJuliya UKRAINIANYulia UKRAINIANYuliya UKRAINIAN
Common questions about the name Iulian
What does the name Iulian mean?
Iulian means "youthful, downy — from Julian" — a name rooted in Latin tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Iulian?
Iulian is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Iulian?
Iulian originates from Latin tradition. Latin names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Iulian a common or rare name?
Iulian is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Iulian more of a girl or boy name?
Iulian is primarily used as a boy name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.