Julienne is a feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the French word "julien," which means "youthful" or "downy." The name Julienne is often associated with the French Julian calendar, which was introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 BC and used until it was replaced by the Gregorian calendar in 1582.
The name Julienne has a long history of use, particularly in France. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remained popular throughout the Renaissance period. In some cases, the name may have been given to girls born around the time of the summer solstice, as the name is sometimes associated with the month of June.
There are several notable historical figures named Julienne. One of the most famous was Julienne de Montcornet, a French noblewoman who lived during the 12th century. She was known for her beauty and intelligence, and she played an important role in the politics of her time. Another notable figure was Julienne de Crèvecoeur, a French actress who was active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Today, Julienne remains a popular name in France and other French-speaking countries. It is also occasionally used in English-speaking countries, where it may be spelled "Julianne" or "Julliane." Despite its French origins, the name has been adopted by people of many different backgrounds and nationalities over the centuries.
The name Julieanne has seen a varied journey in terms of popularity over the years in the United States. In the early 1940s, it was relatively uncommon, with fewer than 15 births each year between 1940 and 1946. However, there was a significant increase in its usage in 1949, with 21 births recorded that year.
The popularity of Julieanne continued to fluctuate throughout the following decades. It reached another peak in 1964 with 31 births, only to decline again in subsequent years. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was a steady rise in its usage, reaching a high of 52 births in 1987.
The name maintained this level of popularity throughout most of the 1990s but began to decline again towards the end of the decade. From 2000 onwards, Julieanne's popularity continued to decrease, with fewer than 30 births recorded each year until 2015. Since then, it has remained relatively uncommon, with fewer than 20 births recorded annually.
Overall, over the period from 1940 to 2021, a total of 1723 babies were named Julieanne in the United States. Despite its fluctuations in popularity, Julieanne remains a unique and distinctive name that has been given to thousands of individuals across several generations.