Julien Boy

Popularity: #577 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationzhoo-LYAN / ʒu.ljɛ̃

French; Latin

Meaning

French: youthful; Latin: downy

Historical & Cultural Background

Julien is a French variant of the name Julian, which has roots in Latin. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in France and among French-speaking populations. It has been used historically by saints and notable figures, contributing to its enduring appeal. The name is often associated with youthfulness and vitality.

Trend Summary

Julien has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common than its variant Julian.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Julian
  • Jules

International Variants

  • Giuliano (Italian)
  • Juliano (Portuguese)
  • Julien (French)
  • Julio (Spanish)

Famous people named Julien

Julien Green was an American author known for his novels and plays that often explored themes of faith and identity.

Julien Baker is an American singer-songwriter recognized for her introspective lyrics and emotive performances.

Julien Dore is a French singer and songwriter who gained fame after winning a music competition in France.

Julien Tanti is a French reality television personality known for his appearances on various reality shows.

Fictional characters named Julien

Julien is a character in the animated film franchise 'Madagascar', known for his flamboyant personality and leadership of the lemurs.

Julien Sorel is the protagonist in 'The Red and the Black' by Stendhal, a novel exploring themes of ambition and social climbing.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Julien was first seen in the United States in 1888. Julien has ranked as high as #893 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Julien has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Julien (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 51
16%
NY 42
13%
TX 32
10%
FL 27
9%
PA 16
5%
MA 16
5%
VA 14
4%
GA 13
4%
WA 11
4%
IL 9
3%
NC 9
3%
MN 8
3%
IN 8
3%
AZ 8
3%
LA 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18886
18936
18975
19115
191212
191310
191418
191516
191616
191722
191819
191923
192023
192110
192219
192330
192416
192528
192622
192713
192812
192913
193013
193115
193217
193313
193416
193512
193617
19377
19386
193912
194021
194111
194211
194411
194513
194610
194714
194812
194910
195013
195116
195210
19536
195414
195517
19569
19577
195811
19596
196013
19617
19627
196310
19645
196510
196612
196714
19688
196910
197017
197113
197211
197317
197423
197530
197622
197718
197820
197927
198029
198134
198241
198326
198439
198569
198650
198756
198884
198989
1990119
1991159
1992148
1993144
1994140
1995172
1996200
1997188
1998200
1999207
2000288
2001292
2002330
2003322
2004336
2005341
2006415
2007432
2008478
2009500
2010453
2011463
2012441
2013400
2014380
2015428
2016438
2017420
2018478
2019436
2020472
2021450
2022415
2023432
2024381