Juliana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Juliana is a name of Latin origin meaning 'youthful'. It evolved from the Latin 'Julius' through 'Julianus' to the modern form 'Juliana'. The name is often associated with grace and femininity, has no direct biblical relevance, and has seen various historical uses, particularly in Christian contexts. Notable figures bear this name, contributing to its recognition.
The name Juliana is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Juliana has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Juliana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 943rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 889th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 782nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 816th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 458th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 181st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 175th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Juliana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Juliana"
Pronunciation
/dʒuˈliːənə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Juliana is derived from the Latin name 'Julianus', which is a diminutive form of 'Julius'. The name Julius itself is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'juvenilis', meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.
Meaning
Youthful
Language Evolution
Julius, Julianus, Juliana
Historical Usage
Juliana gained popularity in the late Roman Empire and has been used in various forms throughout medieval Europe, particularly in Christian contexts due to the association with saints.
Variants & Derivatives
Julianna, Julie, Jules, Juliet
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Juliana is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Juliana Margulies, Juliana Hatfield, Juliana of the Netherlands
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Juliana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Juliana"
"Juliana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 943rd of 9107 | 1,040 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 889th of 9204 | 1,212 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 782nd of 12526 | 3,037 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 816th of 19264 | 2,744 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 458th of 27321 | 8,316 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 181st of 35406 | 29,702 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 175th of 30306 | 20,355 |
Regional Popularity of "Juliana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Juliana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
61.65% 873rd/1416 |
49.02% 676th/1379 |
41.59% 984th/2366 |
87.39% 998th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
53.82% 832nd/1546 |
40.10% 624th/1556 |
42.63% 1003rd/2353 |
50.16% 776th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
31.21% 695th/2227 |
27.45% 667th/2430 |
36.87% 1052nd/2853 |
24.11% 669th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.11% 855th/2937 |
22.37% 779th/3483 |
31.72% 1116th/3518 |
16.10% 651st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.10% 704th/3685 |
7.66% 343rd/4475 |
11.80% 613th/5194 |
5.64% 356th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
5.61% 257th/4582 |
2.05% 106th/5164 |
2.80% 205th/7313 |
2.26% 169th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.22% 248th/3984 |
2.52% 113th/4487 |
2.87% 196th/6822 |
2.77% 174th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Juliana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Juliana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.