Juliette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Juliette"
Pronunciation
/dʒuːˈlɪət/
Origin
French
Etymology
Juliette is a diminutive form of the name Julie, which is derived from the Latin name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy'.
Meaning
youthful
Language Evolution
Iulius (Latin), Julius (Latin), Juliet (Old French), Juliette (French)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', which romanticized the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Juliet, Julie, Jules, Julianna
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.
Famous People
Juliette Binoche (actress), Juliette Lewis (actress and musician), Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts)
Explore More Juliette Name Visualizations
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) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "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.