The nameJulienne
Julienne is the French feminine of Julien. It is also a word for finely cut vegetables.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Julienne comes from the Roman family name Julius.
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Saint Juliana of Liège, Julienne in French, inspired the feast of Corpus Christi in the 13th century. In the United States the name reached 1664th place in 1960.
Popularity of the name Julienne
Julienne in the United States
Julienne was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 377 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Julienne. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Julienne in the United States were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Julienne in France
Julienne was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 9,320 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Julienne. Half of all babies named Julienne in France were born before 1916, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Julienne mean?
Julienne comes from the Roman family name Julius.
What is the origin of the name Julienne?
French, from Latin.
Is Julienne a girl's or a boy's name?
Julienne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Julienne?
In 2024, Julienne was the 9253rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 11 births.
What are the variants of the name Julienne?
Variants and related names of Julienne include Gilliane, Giuliana and Julianne.