Juliet Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Juliet is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Juliet?
Juliet is spelled J-U-L-I-E-T. The name has 6 letters.
Juliet at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Juliet is a diminutive form of Julia, which is derived from the Latin name Julius, meaning “youthful” or “downy.”
- Origin
- Juliet is commonly associated with English-speaking cultures and is known primarily through literary usage.
- Pronunciation
- JU-lee-it · 3 syllables
Juliet Popularity in 2025
Rank#274
Recorded Births1,136
- Girls usage rose 8 places to #274 and recorded 14 more 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 Juliet Mean?
Juliet is a diminutive form of Julia, which is derived from the Latin name Julius, meaning “youthful” or “downy.”
Origin: Juliet is commonly associated with English-speaking cultures and is known primarily through literary usage.
How Do You Pronounce Juliet?
PronunciationJU-lee-it
Syllables3
Juliet Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,136 | #274 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,122 | #282 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,063 | #293 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,076 | #293 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,078 | #295 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,038 | #306 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,231 | #269 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,348 | #243 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,380 | #227 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,397 | #228 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,357 | #240 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,268 | #259 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,334 | #238 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,271 | #254 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,276 | #249 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,142 | #285 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,024 | #318 |
| 2008 | Girls | 697 | #453 |
| 2007 | Girls | 609 | #517 |
| 2006 | Girls | 503 | #582 |
| 2005 | Girls | 484 | #589 |
| 2004 | Girls | 422 | #650 |
| 2003 | Girls | 452 | #603 |
When Was Juliet 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.
2016 · Girls
1,397 recorded births
National rank #228
2017 · Girls
1,380 recorded births
National rank #227
2015 · Girls
1,357 recorded births
National rank #240
2018 · Girls
1,348 recorded births
National rank #243
Where Juliet 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 | #78 | 10 |
| NV | #119 | 19 |
| CA | #189 | 174 |
| FL | #211 | 89 |
| TX | #215 | 158 |
| CO | #223 | 28 |
| VA | #228 | 35 |
| WV | #230 | 7 |