Juliette
Juliette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Youthful or downy-bearded; dedicated to Jove.
Origin and history
Juliette is a French feminine name derived from the Latin family name Julius, traditionally linked to 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'. It gained enduring literary fame through Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet, though this specific spelling reflects the French diminutival suffix '-ette'. In the United States, Juliette has seen a strong resurgence in the 21st century as parents favor classic, elegant French names.
Popularity in the United States
40,981 babies in the United States have been named Juliette since 1880. It ranks #675 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #148.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.8 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- MA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 75 |
| 1890-1900 | 177 |
| 1900-1910 | 318 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,176 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,488 |
| 1930-1940 | 982 |
| 1940-1950 | 961 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,047 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,193 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,186 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,107 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,145 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,692 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,947 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,487 |
Famous people named Juliette
- Juliette Binoche: Actress
- Juliette Gordon Low: Youth Leader, Founder
- Juliette Lewis: Actress, Musician
Nicknames
Jules, Julie, Etta
Fun facts
- Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia.
- The name is the French form of Juliet, made world-famous by William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy.