Julianna
Julianna is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or dedicated to Jove.
Origin and history
Julianna is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived as a elaboration of Juliana, which traces back to the ancient Roman family name Julius. It historically means youthful or downy-bearded. In the United States, it has been a consistently well-used choice, maintaining a steady presence among parents seeking a classic yet modern multi-syllable name.
Popularity in the United States
52,285 babies in the United States have been named Julianna since 1880. It ranks #570 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #331.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (6 %)
- NJ (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 234 |
| 1920-1930 | 209 |
| 1930-1940 | 228 |
| 1940-1950 | 453 |
| 1950-1960 | 692 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,048 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,204 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,423 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,894 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,891 |
| 2010-2019 | 16,188 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,790 |
Famous people named Julianna
- Julianna Margulies: actress
- Julianna Rose Mauriello: actress, dancer
- Julianna Pena: athlete
Nicknames
Jules, Juli, Anna, Annie
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Roman gens Julia, which claimed descent from the mythical Iulus, son of Aeneas.
- The double-n spelling Julianna blends the classic Juliana with the popular suffix Anna.