Julien
Boy name · #709 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Julien? In official American birth records, Julien has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 380 baby boys were named Julien, placing it at #709 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #625, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,737 boys born in 2025 was named Julien.
The 137-year story
Julien first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 500 boys were named Julien — good for #533 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Julien per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Julien in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Julien is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Julien will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Julien is most common
Geography matters for names, and Julien is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Julien is most common in LA (0.5 per 1,000), MN (0.4 per 1,000), VA (0.4 per 1,000), WA (0.4 per 1,000), NY (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Julien is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Julien
Statistically, parents drawn to Julien tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Adrien, Jaiden, Damien, Lucien, and Jaylen.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Julien | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 380 | #709 |
| 2024 | 384 | #701 |
| 2023 | 432 | #638 |
| 2022 | 415 | #660 |
| 2021 | 450 | #618 |
| 2020 | 472 | #585 |
| 2019 | 436 | #622 |
| 2018 | 478 | #579 |
| 2017 | 420 | #622 |
| 2016 | 439 | #612 |
| 2015 | 428 | #625 |
| 2014 | 380 | #672 |
| 2013 | 400 | #620 |
| 2012 | 441 | #582 |
| 2011 | 463 | #549 |
| 2010 | 453 | #559 |
| 2009 | 500 | #533 |
| 2008 | 478 | #550 |
| 2007 | 432 | #588 |
| 2006 | 415 | #591 |
| 2005 | 341 | #637 |
| 2004 | 336 | #628 |
| 2003 | 322 | #639 |
| 2002 | 330 | #608 |
| 2001 | 292 | #638 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Julien?
In official American birth records, the name Julien first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Julien a popular boy name?
Julien ranked #709 among boys in 2025 with 380 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #625.
When was the name Julien most popular?
Julien peaked in 2009, when 500 American boys received the name (ranked #533 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Julien?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,737 newborn American boys was named Julien. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.