boy's name
Julen
HOO-len
- Origin Basque
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,048
Julen is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Julen is a name of Basque origin.
- Peaked in France in 2013, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Julen Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 270 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 85 |
How Popular Is Julen?
In 2025, Julen was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Julen Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Julen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Julen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Julen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Julen
- Pronunciation HOO-len
Sibling Names for Julen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Julen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Julen
How popular is the name Julen?
In 2025, Julen was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Julen a girl's or a boy's name?
Julen is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Julen?
Julen has 2 syllables.
When was Julen most popular?
Julen peaked in 2013, when 40 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Julen a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Julen currently ranks #5,727 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.