Julien
4 countries#344 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Julien was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
344,974 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #344 · peaked in 1985 with 17,022 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Pas-de-Calais, Bouches-du-Rhône, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
14,032 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #709 · peaked in 2009 with 507 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
245 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 18 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
241 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1688 · peaked in 2014 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2021–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Julien’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #24 | — |
| 2004 | #29 | ↓5 |
| 2005 | #33 | ↓4 |
| 2006 | #36 | ↓3 |
| 2007 | #41 | ↓5 |
| 2008 | #52 | ↓11 |
| 2009 | #59 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #68 | ↓9 |
| 2011 | #88 | ↓20 |
| 2012 | #88 | — |
| 2013 | #117 | ↓29 |
| 2014 | #138 | ↓21 |
| 2015 | #160 | ↓22 |
| 2016 | #176 | ↓16 |
| 2017 | #200 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #220 | ↓20 |
| 2019 | #249 | ↓29 |
| 2020 | #266 | ↓17 |
| 2021 | #328 | ↓62 |
| 2022 | #344 | ↓16 |
Frequently asked questions about Julien
Is Julien a popular name?
Yes — Julien currently ranks #344 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Julien more common for boys or girls?
Julien is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Julien most popular?
Julien peaked in 1985 in France, with 17,022 recorded births that year.
Is Julien rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Julien’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #31 in 1900 to #344 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Julien?
At least 359,251 babies have been recorded with the name Julien across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Julien popular in more than one country?
Yes — Julien appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Julien?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Julien include Dennis, Ozias, Aarav, Aron.
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