Juliana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Juliana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Juliana?
Juliana is spelled J-U-L-I-A-N-A. The name has 7 letters.
Juliana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning “youthful” or “downy.”
- Origin
- The name Juliana may derive from the Latin name Julius, which is associated with Roman heritage.
- Pronunciation
- ju-lee-AH-nah · 4 syllables
Juliana Popularity in 2025
Rank#256
Recorded Births1,203
- Girls usage fell 5 places to #256 and recorded 67 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Juliana Mean?
Derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning “youthful” or “downy.”
Origin: The name Juliana may derive from the Latin name Julius, which is associated with Roman heritage.
How Do You Pronounce Juliana?
Pronunciationju-lee-AH-nah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Juliana?
- History
- Juliana has been used historically in various European contexts and is found among Christian saints and nobility from medieval times onward.
Juliana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,203 | #256 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,270 | #251 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,244 | #251 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,364 | #219 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,434 | #209 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,524 | #189 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,654 | #175 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,853 | #152 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,003 | #147 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,952 | #163 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,905 | #168 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,062 | #159 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,097 | #150 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,219 | #147 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,130 | #147 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,128 | #146 |
| 2009 | Girls | 2,075 | #151 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,150 | #157 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,224 | #162 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,184 | #162 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,948 | #176 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 2,031 | #164 |
When Was Juliana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
2,224 recorded births
National rank #162
2012 · Girls
2,219 recorded births
National rank #147
2006 · Girls
2,184 recorded births
National rank #162
2008 · Girls
2,150 recorded births
National rank #157
Where Juliana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #103 | 8 |
| AK | #134 | 5 |
| NJ | #138 | 56 |
| CT | #144 | 21 |
| CA | #166 | 190 |
| HI | #168 | 5 |
| IL | #191 | 53 |
| TX | #200 | 168 |