Julianna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Julianna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Julianna?
Julianna is spelled J-U-L-I-A-N-N-A. The name has 8 letters.
Julianna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the Roman family name Julius, likely meaning “youthful” or “downy-bearded.”
- Origin
- Julianna is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Julianus, which is related to Julius, a Roman family name.
- Pronunciation
- joo-lee-AN-nah · 4 syllables
Julianna Popularity in 2025
Rank#398
Recorded Births779
- Girls usage fell 46 places to #398 and recorded 101 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 Julianna Mean?
Derived from the Roman family name Julius, likely meaning “youthful” or “downy-bearded.”
Origin: Julianna is a feminine given name derived from the Latin name Julianus, which is related to Julius, a Roman family name.
How Do You Pronounce Julianna?
Pronunciationjoo-lee-AN-nah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Julianna?
- History
- The name Julianna has been used in various cultures, maintaining a form closely related to its Latin roots.
Julianna 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 | 779 | #398 |
| 2024 | Girls | 880 | #352 |
| 2023 | Girls | 934 | #330 |
| 2022 | Girls | 993 | #325 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,059 | #301 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,145 | #270 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,237 | #268 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,365 | #236 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,606 | #196 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,606 | #200 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,714 | #190 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,773 | #185 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,699 | #191 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,697 | #187 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,740 | #179 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,751 | #176 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,705 | #190 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,737 | #194 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,788 | #186 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,814 | #194 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,618 | #214 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,683 | #200 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
When Was Julianna 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.
2006 · Girls
1,814 recorded births
National rank #194
2007 · Girls
1,788 recorded births
National rank #186
2001 · Girls
1,777 recorded births
National rank #184
2014 · Girls
1,773 recorded births
National rank #185
Where Julianna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #168 | 5 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| NJ | #221 | 37 |
| CA | #231 | 146 |
| MA | #273 | 21 |
| NY | #311 | 54 |
| CO | #317 | 19 |
| FL | #318 | 58 |