Julien
Boy name · #709 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Julien in class?
Julien scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Julien is most common
Geography matters for names, and Julien is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Juliens were CA (53), FL (35), NY (34), TX (32), VA (16). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.