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Julien

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Pronounced zhoo-LYEN /ʒuˈljɛn/Medium

Meaning: Julien is the French masculine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius — the clan of Julius Caesar, sometimes linked to a word for 'youthful' or to Jupiter. The French feminine is Julienne. Julien is used here for a girl, but it is a boy's name in French, and we flag that clearly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A polished French name from the Roman Julius — but Julien is the masculine form in French, and we flag the cross-sex lean clearly (said 'zhoo-LYEN').
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningJulien is the French masculine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius — the clan of Julius Caesar, sometimes linked to a word for 'youthful' or to Jupiter. The French feminine is Julienne. Julien is used here for a girl, but it is a boy's name in French, and we flag that clearly.
U.S. rank (2023)#7070 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319842023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Julien is the French form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius — the clan of Julius Caesar, a name sometimes tied to a root meaning 'youthful' and sometimes to Jupiter. It has been a steady French boys' name for centuries; the French feminine is Julienne. Given here to a girl, it runs against that grain, and we flag the cross-sex lean plainly so families choose with open eyes (said 'zhoo-LYEN').

For girls it is very rare in the U.S., against established boys' use in France. Polished, classic, and elegant.

Did you know? In France, Julien is a boy's name and Julienne the girl's. It comes from the Roman clan name Julius — the family of Julius Caesar. Used here for a girl, that lean is worth knowing (said 'zhoo-LYEN').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Julien — French masculine of Julian; Roman Julius; feminine is Julienne

Variations

JulienneJulianneJulian

Nicknames

JulesJulie

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If you like Julien…

Julianne— the feminine form families often mean
Juliette— a like elegant French pick
Julia— the classic Roman-rooted name
Jules— the short form used for girls and boys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Julien mean?

Julien is the French form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius — sometimes linked to a root meaning 'youthful'.

How do you pronounce Julien?

It's said zhoo-LYEN /ʒuˈljɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Julien a boy or girl name?

Julien is the masculine form in French — Julienne is the feminine. It is used here for a girl, and we flag that lean clearly.

How popular is Julien?

For girls Julien is very rare in the U.S.; as a boy's name it is well established in France.

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