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• Juliet Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: jule-ee-ett
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Juliet Name Meaning

The name Juliet is derived from the Old French name “Julie,” which is a variant of the Latin name “Julia.” The name Julia was a popular name among the Roman aristocracy, and it means “youthful” or “downy.” It is also believed to have been derived from the Roman name Julius, which means “descended from Jupiter.”

Origins of the Name Juliet

The name Juliet has been around for centuries, with its origins rooted in Shakespearean literature. The most famous Juliet is, of course, the young heroine from Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet.” The play, written in the late 16th century, tells the tragic love story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two young lovers from feuding families in Verona, Italy.

Popularity of the Name Juliet

The name Juliet has a romantic and tragic connotation thanks to Shakespeare’s play. It evokes images of young love and fateful endings. The name is also associated with beauty and grace, as the character Juliet is often described as being fair and lovely.

Despite its tragic association, the name Juliet has remained popular throughout the centuries. In the United States, the name was most popular in the early 1900s, and it has remained a steady favorite ever since. In recent years, the name has seen a resurgence in popularity, and it currently ranks as the 251st most popular name for girls in the United States.

While the name Juliet may bring to mind images of star-crossed lovers and tragic endings, it’s important to remember that the name is also associated with youth, beauty, and grace. So, if you’re thinking of naming your daughter Juliet, just remember that while the name may be a bit heavy on the drama, it’s also full of beauty and potential.

Also, if you’re naming your daughter Juliet, you better be prepared for a lifetime of people asking if she’s “the Juliet,” and for her to be constantly compared to Shakespeare’s fictional character. But let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to be compared to one of literature’s most iconic and beautiful female characters?

Final Thoughts on the Name Juliet

In conclusion, the name Juliet is a classic, timeless name with a rich literary history. It evokes feelings of young love and beauty, and has remained a popular choice for parents throughout the centuries. So, whether you’re a Shakespeare fan or just love the sound of the name, Juliet is a beautiful and meaningful choice for your daughter.

Infographic of Juliet name meaning, which is An English feminine form of Julius, Juliet means downy haired and youthful.

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Juliet Name Popularity

How popular is the name Juliet? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	702	12	0.0032%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	768	19	0.0034%
1914	735	29	0.0042%
1915	899	24	0.0026%
1916	709	53	0.0055%
1917	817	36	0.0036%
1918	812	42	0.0039%
1919	776	47	0.0045%
1920	818	43	0.0039%
1921	1,009	24	0.0021%
1922	884	36	0.0032%
1923	908	33	0.0029%
1924	821	49	0.0042%
1925	887	35	0.0031%
1926	909	33	0.003%
1927	1,142	16	0.0014%
1928	931	29	0.0027%
1929	932	27	0.0026%
1930	1,038	20	0.0019%
1931	1,047	17	0.0017%
1932	865	30	0.003%
1933	1,140	12	0.0013%
1934	1,307	7	0.0007%
1935	1,324	7	0.0007%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	843	31	0.0031%
1938	745	46	0.0045%
1939	957	22	0.0022%
1940	908	28	0.0026%
1941	993	22	0.002%
1942	1,076	21	0.0017%
1943	966	30	0.0023%
1944	825	44	0.0036%
1945	923	32	0.0026%
1946	938	39	0.0026%
1947	1,205	22	0.0013%
1948	1,021	36	0.0023%
1949	1,007	39	0.0024%
1950	1,084	33	0.002%
1951	961	48	0.0028%
1952	1,005	44	0.0025%
1953	938	57	0.0032%
1954	913	66	0.0036%
1955	868	80	0.0043%
1956	914	74	0.0039%
1957	808	109	0.0057%
1958	918	78	0.0041%
1959	861	96	0.0051%
1960	783	123	0.0065%
1961	746	148	0.0078%
1962	647	195	0.0106%
1963	668	176	0.0098%
1964	743	148	0.0084%
1965	701	149	0.0091%
1966	714	140	0.009%
1967	765	116	0.0076%
1968	723	134	0.0089%
1969	574	245	0.0159%
1970	503	349	0.0219%
1971	507	320	0.0213%
1972	610	208	0.0153%
1973	627	195	0.015%
1974	688	162	0.0125%
1975	722	150	0.0117%
1976	863	107	0.0083%
1977	1,025	80	0.0059%
1978	978	89	0.0066%
1979	855	125	0.0089%
1980	885	119	0.0081%
1981	874	125	0.0085%
1982	885	119	0.008%
1983	894	115	0.0078%
1984	1,161	65	0.0044%
1985	917	118	0.0078%
1986	1,077	86	0.0057%
1987	1,037	96	0.0063%
1988	1,045	101	0.0065%
1989	962	135	0.0084%
1990	1,132	105	0.0063%
1991	1,077	119	0.0073%
1992	1,041	127	0.008%
1993	1,064	123	0.0079%
1994	1,016	134	0.0087%
1995	1,070	118	0.0078%
1996	843	183	0.0122%
1997	618	318	0.0215%
1998	615	344	0.023%
1999	609	356	0.0238%
2000	627	356	0.0233%
2001	574	405	0.0269%
2002	599	381	0.0254%
2003	588	420	0.0276%
2004	661	368	0.0241%
2005	582	444	0.029%
2006	583	457	0.0292%
2007	509	578	0.0366%
2008	443	663	0.0429%
2009	316	996	0.0666%
2010	284	1,116	0.0774%
2011	245	1,257	0.0882%
2012	249	1,245	0.0874%
2013	233	1,309	0.0919%
2014	253	1,241	0.0852%
2015	234	1,330	0.0914%
2016	226	1,367	0.0948%
2017	221	1,352	0.0969%
2018	234	1,316	0.0958%
2019	265	1,187	0.0877%
2020	309	978	0.0768%
2021	300	946	0.0774%
2022	293	1,044	0.0791%
2023	294	1,032	0.0797%

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What names are diminutives of Juliet?

A diminutive is a name that’s like Juliet sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Juliet, but shorter.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Julietta	Youthful; youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Juliette	Youthful and downy	French

What names are variants of Juliet?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Juliet.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Giuletta	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julette	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Juliaetta	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julieta	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Juliett	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julietta	Youthful; youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Juliette	Youthful and downy	French
Julyet	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin

What names sound like Juliet?

If you like how Juliet sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Juliet.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Joliet	Pretty	French
Juliaeta	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julita	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin
Julitta	Youthful; Jove's child	Latin

What names are similar to Juliet?

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender

Giulia	Youthful	Latin
Juliana	Youthful and downy	Latin

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Audrey	Noble strength	English

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19 Comments

1. Ola Oyinkansola Juliet Mar 6 at 5:16 am

   I love my name, it’s making me emotional. Even though it’s my second name, i prefer people calling me by it. It’s unique and beautiful.

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2. Brenda Jun 19 at 3:18 pm

   We wanted to go with a beautiful and classic name for our girl.

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3. Patricia Mar 27 at 12:20 pm

   I love how classic and beautiful the name is. It isn’t very common, and I love that it’s a little traditional.

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4. Jessica Jan 12 at 9:53 am

   We wanted a classic/timeless name that was not popular – and that is exactly what we got. We love the name Juliet and so does our daughter. She gets a lot of compliments on her name.

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5. Isaac Arguedas Mar 9 at 2:14 pm

   Buenos dias Julieta me parece nombre de persona de tercera edad. pero igual me gusta. banco.

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6. Allan Anderton Jan 13 at 12:57 pm

   My niece’s name is Juliet and it is a very nice name. We call her Juju and Jules as a nickname. Just like the meaning, she is youthful and beautiful.

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7. Gabriella Dec 29 at 9:04 am

   We have been doing historical and Biblical name combos for our kids. First two are boys Winston David and Titus Napoleon…for her we did Juliet Jane (semi biblical as there aren’t too many that we were fond of) and we wanted to nickname her JJ. We love her name!

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8. Meghan Oct 28 at 6:49 pm

   My husband and I searched through a bunch of names on different apps and Juliet was one of our top five for a while so we chose that! We thought it was unique to us and loved it. What I don’t like about the name is that it will be referenced to the story of “Romeo & Juliet”.

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   • Juliet Cunniffe Nov 4 at 2:55 pm

     Don’t knock it til you try it. I love the fact that my name is/was popularized in a book???

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9. Juliet Jul 23 at 1:17 am

   Juliet is a wonderful name

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   • Juliet Cunniffe Nov 4 at 2:57 pm

     Yes it is =)

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10. Loren Jan 21 at 10:53 am

    I have always loved the name Julia, but I ended up having a sister-in-law with that name. Soooo, after disliking all of the numerous baby girl name suggestions from Pinterest and family members. My husband suggested the name Juliet. And I fell in love with it immediately!

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11. Eliza Dec 25 at 3:39 pm

    Its my nephew’s name! Her full name is Hope Juliet. She’s so sweet.

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    • David Oct 27 at 6:59 am

      Is she born on 2010? If yes, in July?

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12. Danielle Sep 4 at 1:10 pm

    We wanted a strong feminine name.

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13. Catrina Luckie May 31 at 6:43 pm

    My husband and I chose the name Juliet for a girl and Jayden for a boy long before we got married. It was honestly the only girl name that we could agree on. After we got pregnant and found out we were having a girl, I fell in love with the name because it meant that I was having a perfect little girl!

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14. Lauren Feb 27 at 9:42 pm

    I wanted a timeless name that fits all ages and one in which the nicknames would still be classy. Although my mamacita just turned one she’s been called by a number of names. Julie (obviously) Jules (it’s actually cute and I think would fit when she’s older) Juju (her nanny calls her this)

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    • Vivian Jun 17 at 4:24 am

      I call my friend juls it is a lovely nickname

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15. Gina Sep 2 at 11:25 am

    Family name Traditional Classic Literature inspired

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