Julieta
Julieta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful or devoted to Jove.
Origin and history
Julieta is a Latin-derived feminine name with strong roots in Romance languages like Spanish and Portuguese. It is the Hispanic variant of Juliet, derived from the Roman family name Julius, meaning youthful or downy-bearded. In the U.S., the name has grown steadily in popularity due to its classic romantic charm and cross-cultural appeal.
Popularity in the United States
11,689 babies in the United States have been named Julieta since 1880. It ranks #1496 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #417.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.2 %)
- TX (31.6 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- AZ (3.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 23 |
| 1920-1930 | 121 |
| 1930-1940 | 143 |
| 1940-1950 | 126 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 210 |
| 1970-1980 | 298 |
| 1980-1990 | 375 |
| 1990-2000 | 576 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,545 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,674 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,434 |
Famous people named Julieta
- Julieta Venegas: Singer, Songwriter
- Julieta Castellanos: Sociologist, Activist
Nicknames
Jules, Julie, Juli
Fun facts
- Julieta is the primary Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of the English name Juliet.
- The name shares its underlying origin with the iconic heroine of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.
- Nearly forty percent of all U.S. births registered with the name Julieta since 1880 occurred after 2020.