Julien
How to say it: JOO-lee-un · /ˈdʒuːliən/
French form of Julian, from Latin Iulianus, a derivative of Julius; possibly meaning youthful or downy-bearded.
Julien was the 660th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 380 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 11% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #727 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #660 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 380 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,724 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −11% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #727 |
| In France, 2025 | #419 among boys’ names, 105 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade in the 2020s marks Julien's strongest period so far. At its peak now, it is expected to ease down a little in the next few years.
What goes with it
Spoken with three flowing beats and a soft finish, Julien travels lightly. Adrien makes a harmonious partner.
Parents who love Julien also love
Nicknames
- Jules
- Jul
Honouring a Julien in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Julien is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #419 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Julien
- Julien Offray de La Mettrie (1709–1751)French physician and philosopher
- Julien Green (1900–1998)American author
- Julien Faubert (born 1983)French footballer
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