Juliet Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Juliet is most famously associated with the character Juliet Capulet from William Shakespeare’s tragic play “Romeo and Juliet,” published in 1597.

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A Deep Dive

Juliet Overview

Meaning

Classic, Vintage, Nature-inspired

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the French name “Juliette,” which is a diminutive form of “Julie,” originating from the Latin name “Julia.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒuːliət/

Popularity

Juliet is favored in many countries, including the USA, Canada, and the UK, admired for its romantic charm. In 2023, Juliet ranked #198 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Elegant, romantic, graceful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” symbolizing love and beauty.

Name Day

May 8 (France)
A Deep Dive

Juliet Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Juliette, Julia, Juliana, Julieta, Giulietta, Julienne, Juline, Julisa

Common Nicknames

Jules, Julie, Jule, Jet, Lettie, Jettie

Diminutives

Julesy, Juli, Juley, Jul

Famous People

  • Juliet Stevenson
    (British Actress)
  • Juliet Mills
    (English Actress)
  • Juliet Prowse
    (South African-American Dancer and Actress)
  • Juliet Rylance
    (British Actress and Producer)
  • Juliet Huddy
    (American Television News Anchor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Juliet Capulet
    ("Romeo and Juliet," Play)
  • "Juliet, Naked"
    (Film)
  • Juliet Burke
    ("Lost," TV Series)
  • "Letters to Juliet"
    (Film)
  • Juliet
    ("Romeo + Juliet," Film)
  • Juliet Sharp
    ("Gossip Girl," TV Series)

Places

  • Juliet Street
    (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)
  • Mt. Juliet Village
    (Tennessee, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Juliet?

Juliet signifies “youthful” and is frequently linked with grace and charm. Individuals named Juliet are believed to possess a warm and friendly personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Juliet?

Juliet traces its roots the Latin name “Julia,” which means “youthful” or “downy.” It became widely popular due to its use in William Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet.”

Juliet Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Juliet in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2952021#2942022#2922023
Top 3 Rankings#2272017#2282016#2382013

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Juliet

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023292
(+2 from 2022)
1061
(-13 from 2022)
0.06066
2022294
(+1 from 2021)
1074
(-4 from 2021)
0.05990
2021295
(+11 from 2020)
1078
(+42 from 2020)
0.06017
2020306
(-37 from 2019)
1036
(-194 from 2019)
0.05861
2019269
(-27 from 2018)
1230
(-117 from 2018)
0.06703
2018242
(-15 from 2017)
1347
(-33 from 2017)
0.07243
2017227
(+1 from 2016)
1380
(-17 from 2016)
0.07305
2016228
(+12 from 2015)
1397
(+40 from 2015)
0.07216
2015240
(+19 from 2014)
1357
(+89 from 2014)
0.06956
2014259
(-21 from 2013)
1268
(-65 from 2013)
0.06482
2013238
(+16 from 2012)
1333
(+62 from 2012)
0.06915
2012254
(-5 from 2011)
1271
(-5 from 2011)
0.06553
2011249
(+36 from 2010)
1276
(+134 from 2010)
0.06585
2010285
(+33 from 2009)
1142
(+119 from 2009)
0.05824
2009318
(+135 from 2008)
1023
(+326 from 2008)
0.05052
2008453
(+64 from 2007)
697
(+88 from 2007)
0.03346
2007517
(+65 from 2006)
609
(+106 from 2006)
0.02877
2006582
(+7 from 2005)
503
(+19 from 2005)
0.02406
2005589
(+61 from 2004)
484
(+62 from 2004)
0.02385
2004650
(-47 from 2003)
422
(-30 from 2003)
0.02091
2003603
(-1 from 2002)
452
(+24 from 2002)
0.02253
2002602
(-40 from 2001)
428
(-32 from 2001)
0.02167
2001562
(+61 from 2000)
460
(+55 from 2000)
0.02322
2000623
(-11 from 1999)
405
(+9 from 1999)
0.02029
1999612
(-6 from 1998)
396
(-1 from 1998)
0.02034
1998606
(+11 from 1997)
397
(+32 from 1997)
0.02048
1997617
(+207 from 1996)
365
(+121 from 1996)
0.01912
1996824
(+225 from 1995)
244
(+73 from 1995)
0.01273
19951049
(-11 from 1994)
171
(-5 from 1994)
0.00890
19941038
(+51 from 1993)
176
(+10 from 1993)
0.00903
19931089
(-13 from 1992)
166
(-2 from 1992)
0.00842
19921076
(-32 from 1991)
168
(-7 from 1991)
0.00838
19911044
(+76 from 1990)
175
(+19 from 1990)
0.00861
19901120
(-160 from 1989)
156
(-25 from 1989)
0.00759
1989960
(+117 from 1988)
181
(+35 from 1988)
0.00909
19881077
(-25 from 1987)
146
No change from 1987
0.00759
19871052
(+28 from 1986)
146
(+7 from 1986)
0.00779
19861080
(-147 from 1985)
139
(-29 from 1985)
0.00753
1985933
(+158 from 1984)
168
(+41 from 1984)
0.00910
19841091
(-181 from 1983)
127
(-38 from 1983)
0.00704
1983910
(-24 from 1982)
165
(-8 from 1982)
0.00922
1982886
(-20 from 1981)
173
(-6 from 1981)
0.00954
1981866
(-13 from 1980)
179
(-2 from 1980)
0.01001
1980853
(+15 from 1979)
181
(+3 from 1979)
0.01016
1979868
(+51 from 1978)
178
(+24 from 1978)
0.01033
1978919
(+60 from 1977)
154
(+14 from 1977)
0.00937
1977979
(-121 from 1976)
140
(-19 from 1976)
0.00851
1976858
(-171 from 1975)
159
(-59 from 1975)
0.01012
1975687
(+27 from 1974)
218
(+15 from 1974)
0.01397
1974714
(-91 from 1973)
203
(-42 from 1973)
0.01296
1973623
(-10 from 1972)
245
(-11 from 1972)
0.01576
1972613
(-105 from 1971)
256
(-114 from 1971)
0.01588
1971508
(-4 from 1970)
370
(-23 from 1970)
0.02111
1970504
(+75 from 1969)
393
(+102 from 1969)
0.02145
1969579
(+147 from 1968)
291
(+109 from 1968)
0.01651
1968726
(-6 from 1967)
182
(-3 from 1967)
0.01065
1967720
(-15 from 1966)
185
(-8 from 1966)
0.01078
1966705
(-18 from 1965)
193
(-12 from 1965)
0.01099
1965687
(+49 from 1964)
205
(+5 from 1964)
0.01122
1964736
(-47 from 1963)
200
(-15 from 1963)
0.01022
1963689
(-40 from 1962)
215
(-29 from 1962)
0.01081
1962649
(+93 from 1961)
244
(+48 from 1961)
0.01204
1961742
(+37 from 1960)
196
(+24 from 1960)
0.00944
1960779
(+50 from 1959)
172
(+19 from 1959)
0.00827
1959829
(+64 from 1958)
153
(+22 from 1958)
0.00736
1958893
(-75 from 1957)
131
(-23 from 1957)
0.00634
1957818
(+79 from 1956)
154
(+30 from 1956)
0.00734
1956897
(-18 from 1955)
124
(+2 from 1955)
0.00602
1955879
(-41 from 1954)
122
(-4 from 1954)
0.00609
1954838
(+93 from 1953)
126
(+23 from 1953)
0.00633
1953931
(+44 from 1952)
103
(+10 from 1952)
0.00534
1952975
(-13 from 1951)
93
No change from 1951
0.00489
1951962
(-46 from 1950)
93
(-1 from 1950)
0.00503
1950916
(+19 from 1949)
94
(+4 from 1949)
0.00535
1949935
(+32 from 1948)
90
(+9 from 1948)
0.00513
1948967
(+18 from 1947)
81
(+1 from 1947)
0.00465
1947985
(-118 from 1946)
80
(-11 from 1946)
0.00440
1946867
(+100 from 1945)
91
(+27 from 1945)
0.00564
1945967
(-159 from 1944)
64
(-25 from 1944)
0.00475
1944808
(+53 from 1943)
89
(+7 from 1943)
0.00651
1943861
(+12 from 1942)
82
(+4 from 1942)
0.00571
1942873
(-105 from 1941)
78
(-10 from 1941)
0.00561
1941768
(+22 from 1940)
88
(+8 from 1940)
0.00706
1940790
(+48 from 1939)
80
(+11 from 1939)
0.00677
1939838
(-82 from 1938)
69
(-15 from 1938)
0.00608
1938756
(+48 from 1937)
84
(+11 from 1937)
0.00736
1937804
(+258 from 1936)
73
(+30 from 1936)
0.00663
19361062
(-108 from 1935)
43
(-10 from 1935)
0.00399
1935954
(+194 from 1934)
53
(+15 from 1934)
0.00488
19341148
(-124 from 1933)
38
(-8 from 1933)
0.00351
19331024
(-149 from 1932)
46
(-17 from 1932)
0.00440
1932875
(+24 from 1931)
63
(+4 from 1931)
0.00569
1931899
(+142 from 1930)
59
(+9 from 1930)
0.00535
19301041
(-165 from 1929)
50
(-16 from 1929)
0.00429
1929876
(+20 from 1928)
66
(-1 from 1928)
0.00570
1928896
(+8 from 1927)
67
(-1 from 1927)
0.00560
1927904
(-135 from 1926)
68
(-20 from 1926)
0.00550
1926769
(+84 from 1925)
88
(+12 from 1925)
0.00715
1925853
(-76 from 1924)
76
(-16 from 1924)
0.00602
1924777
(-8 from 1923)
92
(+2 from 1923)
0.00710
1923769
(+62 from 1922)
90
(+12 from 1922)
0.00719
1922831
(-27 from 1921)
78
(-5 from 1921)
0.00625
1921804
(-65 from 1920)
83
(-12 from 1920)
0.00649
1920739
(+46 from 1919)
95
(+14 from 1919)
0.00764
1919785
(-64 from 1918)
81
(-19 from 1918)
0.00690
1918721
(+32 from 1917)
100
(+15 from 1917)
0.00832
1917753
(-66 from 1916)
85
(-14 from 1916)
0.00756
1916687
(+122 from 1915)
99
(+33 from 1915)
0.00912
1915809
(-133 from 1914)
66
(-8 from 1914)
0.00645
1914676
(+72 from 1913)
74
(+25 from 1913)
0.00929
1913748
(+22 from 1912)
49
(+7 from 1912)
0.00748
1912770
(-94 from 1911)
42
(+1 from 1911)
0.00716
1911676
(+201 from 1910)
41
(+17 from 1910)
0.00928
1910877
(-146 from 1909)
24
(-6 from 1909)
0.00572
1909731
(-22 from 1908)
30
No change from 1908
0.00815
1908709
(-72 from 1907)
30
(-4 from 1907)
0.00846
1907637
(+105 from 1906)
34
(+10 from 1906)
0.01008
1906742
(+184 from 1905)
24
(+8 from 1905)
0.00766
1905926
(-153 from 1904)
16
(-5 from 1904)
0.00516
1904773
(+123 from 1903)
21
(+6 from 1903)
0.00718
1903896
(-180 from 1902)
15
(-8 from 1902)
0.00539
1902716
(+79 from 1901)
23
(+6 from 1901)
0.00820
1901795
(+146 from 1900)
17
(+1 from 1900)
0.00669
1900941
(-150 from 1899)
16
(-1 from 1899)
0.00504
1899791
(+95 from 1898)
17
(+2 from 1898)
0.00687
1898886
(-171 from 1897)
15
(-4 from 1897)
0.00547
1897715
(-45 from 1896)
19
(-3 from 1896)
0.00765
1896670
(+33 from 1895)
22
(+2 from 1895)
0.00873
1895703
(+41 from 1894)
20
(+4 from 1894)
0.00809
1894744
(+157 from 1893)
16
(+5 from 1893)
0.00678
1893901
(+7 from 1892)
11
No change from 1892
0.00488
1892908
(+305 from 1891)
11
(+5 from 1891)
0.00489
18911213
(-520 from 1890)
6
(-9 from 1890)
0.00305
1890693
(+332 from 1889)
15
(+8 from 1889)
0.00744
18891025
(-272 from 1888)
7
(-5 from 1888)
0.00370
1888753
(-60 from 1887)
12
(+1 from 1887)
0.00633
1887693
(-254 from 1886)
11
(-13 from 1886)
0.00708
1886439
(+306 from 1885)
24
(+15 from 1885)
0.01561
1885745
(-162 from 1884)
9
(-4 from 1884)
0.00634
1884583
(+32 from 1883)
13
(+3 from 1883)
0.00945
1883615
(+125 from 1882)
10
(+3 from 1882)
0.00833
1882740
(-158 from 1881)
7
(-2 from 1881)
0.00605
1881582
(-35 from 1880)
9
(-1 from 1880)
0.00910
1880547
First SSA data recorded
10
First SSA data recorded
0.01025

American States Popularity Rankings for Juliet

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2032021#2102022#1842023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1992021#2432022#1952023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2232021#1942022#2852023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3132021#2452022#2792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2572021#2942022#3302023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1122021#2352022#1642023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4322021#3742022#5962023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2622021#1862022#2722023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3602021#4402022#3642023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2542021#2722022#2172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4232021#4792022#3432023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3412021#4672022#2312023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4572021#3572022#4832023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3832021#5932022#4012023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4502021#4472022#2252023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3762021#2542022#3872023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2292021#4592022#4112023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3292021#3182022#2782023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5252021#4142022#3142023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1672021#2212022#2052023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2052021#2062022#1992023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4002021#4342022#6312023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3822021#4232022#4402023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5512021#4222022#4272023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4892021#2752022#4002023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3682020#5922022#2532023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2812021#3002022#2462023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4492021#3332022#4432023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#9032021#8012022#5842023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3472021#2612022#5012023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2372021#5562022#3712023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4802021#4022022#3712023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2452018#3082019#2842022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2382020#1682022#3472023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2422020#1232021#1992022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5212020#5392021#6212023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4472020#3832022#3722023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2711985#2652012#2562014

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3452019#5402022#6162023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6012014#4512015#5062021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2382017#1932019#1912022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1512018#2182021#1932022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1662016#2002020#2522023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1392016#1512017#1762019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1412015#1552018#1622020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2182010#1812013

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2842010

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2272013

Popularity Rankings for Juliet in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2092021#3892022#3392023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4292005#3072011#3202016

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3452013#3602016#3302017

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3552017#3612018#4182022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4062019#4712020#4852021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4542021#5162022#5152023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4582008#4602009#4912017

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5902019#7712020#6402021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9142015#9062016#7642017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Juliet a Name for Boys or Girls?

Juliet is commonly recognized as a girl’s name. Its delicate and elegant feel aligns with qualities often attributed to femininity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Juliet

Juliet in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Juliet Stevenson (Actress, born 1956): A British actress celebrated for her roles in both stage and film, including "Truly, Madly, Deeply."
  • Juliet Mills (Actress, born 1941): An English actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, including "Nanny and the Professor."
  • Juliet Prowse (Dancer, 1936–1996): A South African-American dancer and actress recognized for her performances on stage and screen.
  • Juliet Rylance (Actress, born 1979): A British actress and producer noted for her work in theater and independent films.
  • Juliet Huddy (Journalist, born 1969): An American television news anchor and reporter, formerly with Fox News.
  • Juliet Mitchell (Psychoanalyst, born 1940): A British psychoanalyst and feminist theorist known for her influential writings on psychoanalysis and feminism.
  • Juliet Simms (Singer, born 1986): An American singer-songwriter and former frontwoman of the band Automatic Loveletter.
  • Juliet Capulet ("Romeo and Juliet," 1597 Play): The iconic character who falls in love with Romeo, leading to a tragic romance.
  • "Juliet, Naked" (2018 Film): Follows the story of a woman who forms an unlikely relationship with a reclusive singer-songwriter.
  • Juliet Burke ("Lost," 2004 TV Series): A doctor who becomes a key member of the survivors on the mysterious island.
  • "Letters to Juliet" (2010 Film): Centers on a young woman who finds a love letter and sets out to reunite its author with her long-lost lover.
  • Juliet ("Romeo + Juliet," 1996 Film): A modern adaptation of the classic Shakespearean tragedy with a contemporary setting.
  • Juliet Sharp ("Gossip Girl," 2007 TV Series): A scheming character who creates turmoil in the lives of the Upper East Side teens.
  • Juliet Street (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia): A street located in the inner suburb of Greenslopes, featuring residential and commercial properties.
  • Juliet Lake (Minnesota, USA): A lake in Crow Wing County, popular for fishing and boating activities.
  • Juliet Avenue (San Francisco, California, USA): A residential street in the Sunset District of San Francisco, known for its vibrant community.
  • Juliet Beach (Zanzibar, Tanzania): A serene beach on the island of Zanzibar, offering white sands and clear blue waters.
  • Juliet Park (Chicago, Illinois, USA): A small urban park located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, providing green space and recreational facilities.
  • Juliet Village (Tennessee, USA): A small village in Wilson County, noted for its quiet rural charm and community events.

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