Juliet
Juliet: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈd͡ʒuːlɪɛt/ · /ˌd͡ʒuliˈɛt/
Meaning and origin of Juliet
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Giulietta, diminutive of Giulia, from Latin Iūlia, feminine of Iūlius, a Roman family name. Cognate with French Juliette.
How popular is Juliet?
Since 1880, 37,966 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Juliet (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #228 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #13181 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #274 for girls, with 1,136 babies given the name.
Names similar to Juliet
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Sibling name ideas for Juliet
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Juliet FAQ
What does the name Juliet mean?
A female given name from Latin. Borrowed from Italian Giulietta, diminutive of Giulia, from Latin Iūlia, feminine of Iūlius, a Roman family name. Cognate with French Juliette.
What is the origin of the name Juliet?
Juliet is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Juliet?
Since 1880, 37,966 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Juliet (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #228 in 2016. Its highest rank for boys was #13181 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #274 for girls, with 1,136 babies given the name.
Is Juliet a boy or girl name?
Juliet is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 37,966 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.