Julen
Every Julen since 1997 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Julen
Julen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,305 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 344 American babies have been named Julen. Its peak came in 2022, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Julen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Julen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,305 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,155 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,668 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,245 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,870 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,622 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,670 |
| 2018 | 25 | #4,146 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,179 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,690 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,294 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,863 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,203 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,533 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,996 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,650 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,351 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,316 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,754 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,257 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,787 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,556 |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,917 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,811 |
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Famous people named Julen
- Julen Lopetegui Soccer player · b. 1966
- Julen Guerrero Soccer player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Julen in 2025?
Julen ranked #11,305 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Julen?
344 babies have been named Julen in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Julen most popular?
Julen peaked in 2022, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Julen a boy or girl name?
Julen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Julen rising or falling?
Julen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Julen?
Well-known people named Julen include Julen Lopetegui (soccer player), Julen Guerrero (soccer player).