Juliette
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
38,509 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2024 Peak Popularity Year
2,210 Peak Births

Juliette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Juliette is a French name derived from the Latin 'Iulius', meaning youthful. It evolved from historical forms like Julius and Juliet. The name embodies traits of romance and elegance, particularly due to its association with Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. It has no direct biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Notable people with this name include Juliette Binoche and Juliette Lewis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Juliette"

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Pronunciation

/dʒuːˈlɪət/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Juliette is a diminutive form of the name Julie, which is derived from the Latin name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.

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Meaning

youthful

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Language Evolution

Iulius (Latin), Julius (Latin), Juliet (Old French), Juliette (French)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', which romanticized the name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Juliet, Julie, Jules, Julianna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Juliette is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty, likely influenced by literary and cultural references.

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Famous People

Juliette Binoche (actress), Juliette Lewis (actress and musician), Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts)

📊 Juliette Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Rising
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Juliette Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 2,210 peak births in 2024

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 49 US states, with strongest presence in Maine

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Juliette" - Complete Guide (8 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Juliette"

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 "Juliette"

"Juliette" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 23106th of 23106 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 577th of 9107 2,711
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 735th of 9204 1,752
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 953rd of 12526 2,139
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1062nd of 19264 1,838
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1218th of 27321 2,109
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 551st of 35406 8,470
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 188th of 30306 19,213

Regional Popularity of "Juliette" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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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)
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Regional Popularity of "Juliette" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
65.61%
929th/1416
21.39%
295th/1379
31.70%
750th/2366
47.37%
541st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
77.88%
1204th/1546
28.73%
447th/1556
33.49%
788th/2353
49.13%
760th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
51.73%
1152nd/2227
34.61%
841st/2430
29.72%
848th/2853
32.22%
894th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
45.76%
1344th/2937
23.89%
832nd/3483
38.83%
1366th/3518
22.85%
924th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
51.89%
1912th/3685
18.88%
845th/4475
26.28%
1365th/5194
16.84%
1064th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
19.31%
885th/4582
7.05%
364th/5164
8.75%
640th/7313
6.39%
477th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
8.43%
336th/3984
2.87%
129th/4487
3.14%
214th/6822
2.41%
151st/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Juliette"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Juliette" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Juliette" in the United States

The name Juliette is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Juliette has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Juliette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23106th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 577th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 735th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 953rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1062nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1218th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 551st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 188th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Juliette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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