Julen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Julen originates from the Basque language, derived from the name Julio, which itself comes from Julius. The name means 'youthful' and has evolved through historical forms. It is not associated with biblical texts. Julen has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the Basque region, and is generally perceived as a modern and positive name. Notable individuals with this name include Julen Lopetegui, a well-known football coach, and Julen Guerrero, a retired professional footballer.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Julen"
Pronunciation
/ˈhuːlən/
Origin
Basque
Etymology
Julen is derived from the Basque name 'Julio', which is a form of Julius, meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'.
Meaning
youthful
Language Evolution
Julius, Julio, Julen
Historical Usage
Julen has gained popularity in the Basque country and among Spanish-speaking communities in recent decades as a modern variant of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Julius, Julio, Julien
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Julen is viewed positively, often associated with youthfulness and modernity.
Famous People
Julen Lopetegui, Julen Guerrero
📊 Julen Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 37 peak births in 2022
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 2 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Julen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Julen"
"Julen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 10439th of 24088 | 78 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4586th of 23106 | 260 |
Regional Popularity of "Julen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
50.69% 3458th/6822 |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Julen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Julen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Julen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Julen" in the United States
The name Julen is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Julen has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Julen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10439th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4586th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Julen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.