Girl · 188th of 30,306
Juliette
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
38,509
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2024
Peak Popularity Year
2,210
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Juliette 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
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 Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
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)
Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Rising
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 2,210 peak births in 2024
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
Generational Impact
Influenced 8 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 8 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 8 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |