Julien
Julien is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Youthful or devoted to Jove.
Origin and history
Julien is the French form of the Roman name Julius, historically meaning youthful or downy-bearded. It serves as a classic French alternative to the English name Julian. In the United States, it has grown in usage as parents seek refined, international spellings.
Popularity in the United States
13,791 babies in the United States have been named Julien since 1880. It ranks #1012 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #629.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- FL (9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- MA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 141 |
| 1920-1930 | 186 |
| 1930-1940 | 128 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 198 |
| 1980-1990 | 520 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,678 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,734 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,338 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,533 |
Famous people named Julien
- Julien Edelman: American football player
- Julien Baker: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Jules, Jule
Fun facts
- Julien has historically been one of the most popular masculine given names in France.
- It derives from the ancient Roman gentile name Julius, famously borne by Julius Caesar.