Julien Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Julien is a name with Latin origins, meaning 'youthful'. It evolved from the name Julius and its diminutive Julianus. The name has a rich history and is associated with traits of sophistication and elegance. There is no direct biblical relevance. Julien has maintained its popularity, particularly in French-speaking countries, and is linked to several notable figures.
The name Julien is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Julien has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Julien' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1763rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2144th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2540th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2270th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1023rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 628th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 638th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13246th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11868th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14688th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Julien' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Julien"
Pronunciation
/ʒy.ljɛ̃/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Julien is derived from the Latin name 'Julianus', which is a diminutive form of 'Julius'. Julius itself is believed to be derived from the Roman family name 'Julius', possibly linked to the Greek word 'ioulos', meaning 'downy-bearded' or 'youthful'.
Meaning
youthful
Language Evolution
Julius (Latin), Julianus (Latin), Julien (French)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval France and has remained in use throughout the centuries, particularly in French-speaking regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Jules, Julio, Julian, Julianna
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Julien is viewed as a sophisticated and classic name, often associated with elegance and artistic flair.
Famous People
Julien Green - American writer, Julien Offray de la Mettrie - French physician and philosopher, Julien Baker - American singer-songwriter
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Julien"
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 "Julien"
"Julien" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1763rd of 7545 | 302 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2144th of 6773 | 220 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2540th of 7552 | 197 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2270th of 10718 | 281 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1023rd of 16616 | 1,570 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 628th of 24088 | 5,686 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 638th of 23106 | 5,130 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13246th of 27321 | 54 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11868th of 35406 | 120 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14688th of 30306 | 57 |
Regional Popularity of "Julien" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
85.06% 1173rd/1379 |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
- |
44.68% 1807th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.18% 1370th/3685 |
16.78% 751st/4475 |
22.62% 1175th/5194 |
13.71% 866th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
16.83% 771st/4582 |
8.66% 447th/5164 |
9.90% 724th/7313 |
7.33% 547th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.01% 797th/3984 |
9.27% 416th/4487 |
10.63% 725th/6822 |
9.38% 589th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Julien" 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 "Julien"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Julien" 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.