Juliet
Juliet is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful, downy-bearded, or devoted to Jove.
Origin and history
Juliet is an English diminutive of Julie or Julia, ultimately derived from the Roman family name Julius. It became famous worldwide through William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. In the United States, it has grown steadily in popularity as a classic yet elegant feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
37,966 babies in the United States have been named Juliet since 1880. It ranks #714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #294.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- TX (11.1 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 112 |
| 1890-1900 | 152 |
| 1900-1910 | 226 |
| 1910-1920 | 661 |
| 1920-1930 | 803 |
| 1930-1940 | 578 |
| 1940-1950 | 823 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,193 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,082 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,316 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,605 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,414 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,484 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,004 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,513 |
Famous people named Juliet
- Juliet Mills: Actress
- Juliet Huddy: Journalist, News Anchor
- Juliet Landau: Actress, Director
Nicknames
Jules, Jett, Julie
Fun facts
- The spelling Juliet was popularized in the English-speaking world primarily through Shakespeare's tragic heroine.
- One of the inner moons of Uranus is named Juliet in honor of the Shakespearean character.