Juliette Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Juliette is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Juliette?
Juliette is spelled J-U-L-I-E-T-T-E. The name has 8 letters.
Juliette at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Juliette is a diminutive form of Julie, which derives from the Latin name Julius, meaning “youthful” or “downy.”
- Origin
- Juliette is a French diminutive form of the name Julie, which comes from the Latin family name Julius.
- Pronunciation
- joo-lee-ET · 3 syllables
Juliette Popularity in 2025
Rank#110
Recorded Births2,460
- Girls usage rose 19 places to #110 and recorded 239 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 Juliette Mean?
Juliette is a diminutive form of Julie, which derives from the Latin name Julius, meaning “youthful” or “downy.”
Origin: Juliette is a French diminutive form of the name Julie, which comes from the Latin family name Julius.
How Do You Pronounce Juliette?
Pronunciationjoo-lee-ET
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Juliette?
- History
- Juliette has appeared in French literature and records as a variation of Julie, notably in romantic and classical literary contexts.
Juliette 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 | 2,460 | #110 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,221 | #129 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,791 | #160 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,754 | #163 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,667 | #179 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,594 | #180 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,638 | #179 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,610 | #184 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,493 | #208 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,658 | #198 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,452 | #227 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,273 | #257 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,078 | #296 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,032 | #310 |
| 2011 | Girls | 851 | #377 |
| 2010 | Girls | 862 | #371 |
| 2009 | Girls | 719 | #439 |
| 2008 | Girls | 557 | #552 |
| 2007 | Girls | 511 | #587 |
| 2006 | Girls | 445 | #651 |
| 2005 | Girls | 444 | #629 |
| 2004 | Girls | 406 | #676 |
| 2003 | Girls | 373 | #702 |
When Was Juliette 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.
2025 · Girls
2,460 recorded births
National rank #110
2024 · Girls
2,221 recorded births
National rank #129
2023 · Girls
1,791 recorded births
National rank #160
2022 · Girls
1,754 recorded births
National rank #163
Where Juliette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #56 | 455 |
| TX | #64 | 378 |
| AZ | #70 | 78 |
| NJ | #71 | 99 |
| NM | #76 | 16 |
| NY | #78 | 175 |
| NV | #78 | 27 |
| RI | #78 | 10 |