Will my child share the name Julien with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Julien per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Julien in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Julien becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Julien is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 79 places over the last five years to #3255 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Julien popular in the US as well as the UK?

Julien is more popular in the US (#703) than in the UK (#3255). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Julien a popular baby name in the United States?

Julien ranks #703 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3255

Julien

Julien is a distinctive choice, ranked #3255 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Julien in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3255

US Rank #703

About the Name Julien

Julien is steadily gaining in popularity, up 79 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #976 in 1996, and it currently sits at #3255. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Julien is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #703, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.