Julietta
Julietta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Youthful, dedicated to Jove, or downy-bearded.
Origin and history
Julietta is an elaborated Italian and LatinATE feminine name derived from Julia, ultimately tracing back to the Roman family name Julius. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of youthful or downy-bearded. In the United States, it is a moderately used name that has seen a gentle rise in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,931 babies in the United States have been named Julietta since 1880. It ranks #3275 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1101.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (31.7 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- AZ (5.7 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 27 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 902 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,194 |
Nicknames
Julie, Jules, Etta, Jet
Fun facts
- Julietta is an expanded diminutive form of Julia, which originates from the prominent ancient Roman gens Julia.
- The name is closely tied to Shakespeare's romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, though Julietta uses an Italianate ending.