Julien

Julien is a boy's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 381 boys in the United States.

Julien at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Julien

Julien belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Julien first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #533 in 2009, and in 2024 381 babies received the name — 13,403 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Julien in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#533 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Julien in 2024
381
Total since 1880
13,403

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Julien mean?

The meaning of Julien is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Julien a boy or girl name?

Julien is a boy name. In 2024, 381 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Julien?

Julien comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Julien?

Julien first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #533 in 2009, and 381 babies were given the name in 2024.

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