Girl · 590th of 30,306
Julieta
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
10,602
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2024
Peak Popularity Year
897
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Julieta stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Julieta is a diminutive of the name Julia, which originates from Latin and means youthful or downy. It has evolved from the Latin Iulius to Julia, and finally to Julieta in Spanish and Italian. The name is associated with elegance and grace, and although it has no biblical relevance, it gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Julia and Juliet, and it is borne by notable figures such as Julieta Venegas.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/huˈliːɛtə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Julieta is a diminutive form of the name Julia, which derives from the Latin name Iulius or Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.
Meaning
youthful, downy
Language Evolution
Iulius (Latin), Julia (Latin), Julieta (Spanish/Italian)
Historical Usage
Julieta gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world during the 19th century and has been used in various literary works and cultural contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Julia, Juliet, Juli, Julie
Modern Popularity & Image
Julieta is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with grace and charm.
Famous People
Julieta Venegas (Mexican singer-songwriter), Julieta Diaz (Argentinian actress)
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Rising
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 897 peak births in 2024
Geographic Spread
Popular across 35 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 2 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
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
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3540th of 9107 | 119 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2407th of 9204 | 236 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2757th of 12526 | 328 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2701st of 19264 | 441 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2544th of 27321 | 717 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1369th of 35406 | 2,494 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 590th of 30306 | 6,267 |