The nameJulien
Julien is the French form of Julian. It has a soft, Gallic charm in English.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Julien comes from the Latin Julianus, derived from the Roman family name Julius.
Origin
Latin, through French.
History
Julien is a modern classic in France. In the United States it reached 533rd in 2009.
Julien in other languages
Julien is the French form. It is Julian in English, German and Dutch, Giuliano in Italian, Julián in Spanish, Juliano in Portuguese and Iulian in Romanian. The French feminine form is Julienne.
Did you know?
- Julien was the most popular boys' name in France every year from 1983 to 1988.
- Julien Sorel, hero of Stendhal's The Red and the Black (1830), is one of the great characters of French literature.
Famous people named Julien
- Julien Sorel, hero of The Red and the Black
- Julien Clerc, singer
- Julien Baker, singer
Popularity of the name Julien
Julien in the United States
Julien was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 4,360 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Julien. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Julien in the United States were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 438 births a year.
Julien in France
Julien was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 145,880 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Julien. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Julien in France were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 142 births a year on average, against 305 in the five years before.
Julien in Belgium
Julien in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Julien
Names from the same generation as Julien, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julien mean?
Julien comes from the Latin Julianus, derived from the Roman family name Julius.
What is the origin of the name Julien?
Latin, through French.
Is Julien a girl's or a boy's name?
Julien is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Julien?
In 2024, Julien was the 701st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 381 births.
What are the variants of the name Julien?
Variants and related names of Julien include Jules and Juliann.
What are good sibling names for Julien?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lilia, Paloma, Celia and Livia for a sister, Marcel, Valentin, Blaise and Vincenzo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Julien?
Julien Sorel, hero of The Red and the Black; Julien Clerc, singer; Julien Baker, singer.