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Julienne

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Pronounced joo-lee-EN /ˌdʒu.liˈɛn/High

Meaning: A French form of Julia/Juliana — from the Latin Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'devoted to Jupiter/Jove'Low

In 30 seconds: Youthful; devoted to Jupiter: Julienne is the French Julia/Juliana. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, Latin
MeaningA French form of Julia/Juliana — from the Latin Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'devoted to Jupiter/Jove'
U.S. rank (2025)#10477 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,687

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019122025

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

Julienne is a French form of Julia/Juliana — from the Latin Julius, variously 'youthful; downy-bearded' and 'devoted to Jupiter/Jove' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'joo-lee-EN').

In the U.S. it appears as a French form of Julia. Rare, youthful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Julia/Juliana comes from the Latin Julius — variously 'youthful' and 'devoted to Jupiter' — Julienne is a French form, lyrical and classic (said 'joo-lee-EN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Juliana — routes layered

Variations

JulianneJulianaJulienn

Nicknames

Julie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Julienne mean?

Julienne is a French form of Julia/Juliana — Latin 'youthful' and 'devoted to Jupiter'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Julienne?

It's said joo-lee-EN /du.lin/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Julienne a boy or girl name?

Julienne is a girl's name.

How popular is Julienne?

Julienne is a very rare name in the U.S.

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