Julien Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julien is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julien?
Julien is spelled J-U-L-I-E-N. The name has 6 letters.
Julien at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Julien is derived from the Roman family name Julius, which possibly means “youthful” or “downy.”
- Origin
- Julien is a French variant of the Latin name Julius, associated historically with Roman naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- ZHEW-lee-en · 3 syllables
Julien Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#709
Recorded Births380
- Girls usage fell 2,535 places to #9,457 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #709 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Julien Mean?
Julien is derived from the Roman family name Julius, which possibly means “youthful” or “downy.”
Origin: Julien is a French variant of the Latin name Julius, associated historically with Roman naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Julien?
PronunciationZHEW-lee-en
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Julien?
- History
- The name Julien has been used in French-speaking regions as a given name, with roots tracing back to Roman family names documented in historical texts.
Julien Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 380 | #709 |
| 2024 | Boys | 384 | #701 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 432 | #638 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 415 | #660 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 450 | #618 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 472 | #585 |
| 2019 | Boys | 436 | #622 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 478 | #579 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 420 | #622 |
| 2016 | Girls | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 439 | #612 |
| 2015 | Boys | 428 | #625 |
| 2014 | Boys | 380 | #672 |
| 2013 | Boys | 400 | #620 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 441 | #582 |
| 2011 | Boys | 463 | #549 |
When Was Julien Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2009 · Boys
500 recorded births
National rank #533
2018 · Boys
478 recorded births
National rank #579
2008 · Boys
478 recorded births
National rank #550
2020 · Boys
472 recorded births
National rank #585
Where Julien Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #450 | 10 |
| VA | #473 | 16 |
| MN | #477 | 11 |
| NY | #481 | 34 |
| WA | #502 | 14 |
| MA | #507 | 9 |
| FL | #508 | 35 |
| CA | #565 | 53 |