Julianna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Julianna is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Juliana', meaning youthful or downy. It has evolved through various forms, including Old French, before becoming popular in English. The name is associated with grace and femininity, and it does not have biblical relevance. Notable figures such as Julianna Margulies and Julianna Hough contribute to its modern image.
The name Julianna 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, Julianna has been falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Julianna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18784th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1649th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1435th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1208th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1043rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 593rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 205th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 238th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Julianna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Julianna"
Pronunciation
/dʒuːˈliːænə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Julianna is derived from the Latin name 'Juliana', which is a feminine form of 'Julianus', meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'. It is related to the Roman family name 'Julius'.
Meaning
youthful, downy
Language Evolution
Juliana (Latin), Juliane (Old French), Julianna (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Julianna gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of the name Julia and its derivatives.
Variants & Derivatives
Juliana, Julia, Juli, Jules
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary society, Julianna is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with grace and femininity.
Famous People
Julianna Margulies - an American actress, Julianna Hough - an American dancer and actress
Explore More Julianna Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Julianna"
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 "Julianna"
"Julianna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 18784th of 24088 | 15 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1649th of 9107 | 431 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1435th of 9204 | 529 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1208th of 12526 | 1,386 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1043rd of 19264 | 1,895 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 593rd of 27321 | 5,803 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 205th of 35406 | 25,445 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 238th of 30306 | 16,003 |
Regional Popularity of "Julianna" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Julianna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
86.51% 1225th/1416 |
56.56% 780th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
77.88% 1204th/1546 |
55.46% 863rd/1556 |
- |
88.17% 1364th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.54% 992nd/2227 |
44.65% 1085th/2430 |
63.41% 1809th/2853 |
40.14% 1114th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.78% 992nd/2937 |
32.24% 1123rd/3483 |
40.31% 1418th/3518 |
23.24% 940th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.59% 722nd/3685 |
10.03% 449th/4475 |
14.15% 735th/5194 |
8.64% 546th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.31% 289th/4582 |
2.17% 112th/5164 |
3.46% 253rd/7313 |
2.88% 215th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.84% 352nd/3984 |
3.28% 147th/4487 |
3.81% 260th/6822 |
3.35% 210th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Julianna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Julianna" 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.