Boy · #723 in 2026

Julien

Name: Popularity of the name Julien in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Julien, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#723

Peak Rank

#533 (2009)

Total Babies

14K

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1984

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#6915

Peak Rank

231

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Julien

Julien first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1888, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 500 Juliens were born — ranking #533 that year. As of 2026, Julien ranks #723 for baby boys with 371 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 14K Juliens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Julien

Phonetically similar names — useful when Julien is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Julien

What does the name Julien mean?

Julien is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1888. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Julien in 2026?

In 2026, Julien ranks #723 among boys' names in the U.S., with 371 babies given the name that year.

When was Julien most popular?

Julien reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #533 that year with 500 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Julien most popular?

Julien has historically been most popular in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Julien.

Is Julien a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Julien is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Julien?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Julien include Duke, Elihu, Chin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Julien

Julien is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Julien's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #533. Use the chart and map above to compare Julien's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.